Point Dume Little Dume Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first week or so is pretty grim for any proper surfing. From Monday the 13th through to the end of the following week, Point Dume Little Dume is seeing tiny, weak swell with all the wrong wind directions. You’re looking at heights mostly under 3 feet, short period junk, and combined energy readings in the low hundreds (263) – that’s weak stuff. The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. It’s just not worth getting wet for the first eight days or so.

We finally get a little glimmer of hope on the morning of Saturday the 18th. The wind goes light and *cross-offshore*, which is the key here. The swell is still small, only about 2 feet from the SW, but it’s got a long period of 18 seconds. That means clean, lined-up waves for the point, but it’s going to be inconsistent because of that long period. The combined energy jumps up a bit (326), but it’s still not a ton of push. This is the best window in the first week, but only just.

Now, the real standout is shaping up for the end of the second week. From Thursday the 23rd of July, the swell picks up noticeably. We’re seeing heights around 4 to 5 feet from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is solidly in the moderate range (741). That’s a proper, workable south swell. The wind is light, mostly cross-onshore, which will keep things a bit textured but not blown out. Point Dume handles that direction well, and with the swell size staying under 5 feet, it’s manageable for strong intermediates. This stretch from Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th looks like the best bet of the entire forecast. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The tail end of the month, around the 26th and 27th, sees a drop in size again with a return to long-period SW groundswell (19 seconds). The energy is still there (550), but those long gaps between sets and the smaller size (about 2 feet) make it a more patient game. It’s a promising setup for a point break like this, but not as punchy as the week prior.

So to wrap it up: the first eight days are a write-off. Do yourself a favour and wait for that Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th for the best waves. The Saturday morning the 18th offers a clean little window for a quiet session if you’re desperate.

Stay patient, lads.

Rusty.

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