Point Dume Little Dume Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the 16-day window for Point Dume Little Dume. Bit of a slow start, gotta be honest with ya. The first week or so is pretty flat and messy, with a whole lot of nothing on offer. It’s not until we get well into the second week that things start to look a bit more interesting, with a couple of windows that might be worth a paddle.

The first real chance to get wet comes right at the end of the first week, but it’s nothin’ to write home about. From Saturday the 18th into Monday the 20th, we’re lookin’ at tiny little southwest swells, barely 2ft to 2ft, with a long period of 16 to 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but it’s just too small to do much, and the wind is mostly cross or light cross-onshore. The combined wave energy is in the moderate range (345 to 578), but it’s just not enough push. The surf quality is poor, and the best you’ll get is a “marginal” call. It’s a real struggle.

We’ve got a bit of a surf drought between the 21st and 23rd of July, with the swell staying around 2ft to 3ft and the same long period. The wind is light onshore or cross-shore, but it’s still not enough to make it worthwhile. The energy is sitting in the low-to-mid 200s and 300s. It’s a real quiet spell.

Now, the first real standout pops up on Friday the 24th of July. The swell is still small at 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a moderate 573. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but for a point break like this, that long period is gold. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Just keep in mind that this spot is inconsistent and can be crowded, so you’ll have to pick your moment.

But the best bet of the whole period is Saturday the 25th of July. The swell is up to 4ft from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1273! The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, which is a huge positive for a point break that’s exposed to the south. The morning session is gonna be the one to target, with that light offshore wind and a decent amount of energy. It’s still a “marginal” call, but for this area, it’s as good as it gets. The wave height is over 3ft, so it’s a bit more for the experienced surfer.

Sunday the 26th of July follows up with a similar setup, but a bit bigger. We’re lookin’ at 6ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds and a combined energy of 1499 – that’s strong! The wind is light offshore from the SSW in the morning. That’s a powerful swell, and for a point break, it’ll be well-shaped. But at 6ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s best for the more experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.

The last week of the month has a few more options, but nothin’ that tops the 25th or 26th. Monday the 27th has a solid 4ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds and a combined energy of 1039. The wind is light offshore from the SW. That’s got a lot of energy, but that long period might make it a bit straight at this point, so it’s a bit of a gamble. The rest of the runs into the end of the month are smaller, with 3ft to 4ft and energy in the 300 to 800 range, generally with light onshore or cross-shore winds. The quality is marginal, but it’s better than the first week.

So, the standout day is definitely Saturday the 25th of July. The south swell at 4ft, combined with a light offshore wind and a strong 1273 energy, is the best combo on offer. The Sunday the 26th is a close second, but it’s a bit bigger. Friday the 24th is a wildcard for the long-period groundswell crew. The rest of the time, it’s pretty quiet. Don’t expect a classic, but there’s a couple of sessions worth chasing.

Rusty.

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