Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Point Judith Lighthouse area. I gotta be straight with you: looking through the next couple of weeks, this stretch of coast is going through a proper flat spell. There's not much to get excited about, and the consistency just isn't there. We're looking at a long, quiet run where the wave energy stays weak and the conditions just don't come together for a proper paddle-out. There's a big gap of nothingness with no real recommendations until we hit the first week of August, and even then, it's mostly poor surf. Let's get into the details.

For the immediate days from now through to the end of July and into early August, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, mostly from the S or SSE with short periods around 7-9 seconds. Combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking three digits at its best (145). Winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-off, but the wave quality is just poor—choppy and weak. That Friday morning, the 31st of July, offers the only slight glimmer: a glassy 3ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 2°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so nothing wild, just a touch on the fresh side. But honestly, with that weak energy (132) and very ordinary conditions, it's barely worth a look.

We then roll into a long stretch from the afternoon of Friday the 31st right through to Saturday the 8th of August. During this period, nearly every session is rated as poor surf. Swells fluctuate between 1ft and 4ft, always from the S or SSW, with period rarely above 8 seconds. The combined energy dips as low as 18. Winds are often a problem, with strength picking up to 15-19 mph on some days, creating lumpy, cross-choppy conditions. For a spot like Lighthouse, which is a reef and point setup exposed to the SSE, it takes the right direction to really work, and we just aren't getting it. The swell direction is often more SSW than the ideal SSE, which means the energy isn't focused in properly. For beginners, keep an eye on the swell size—most of it is under 5ft, so it's not too big, but the wind and chop will make it a challenge.

The one moment in the second week that had a chance was the morning of Sunday the 9th of August, with glassy conditions and a clean W breeze. But the swell was a tiny 1ft from the SE—just not enough push to do anything with. The combined energy was a measly 12. That's basically flat.

As we move into the second week, from the 10th of August onward, it's more of the same. Cleaner windows pop up on the 10th morning with glassy ENE wind and a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy is still weak (67). The afternoon of the 13th of August has a glassy calm morning with a 1ft SE swell—nothing to ride. Through to the 14th of August, the swell stays below 2ft, periods stay short, and winds turn cross-onshore and choppy.

Bottom line: the entire 16-day stretch offers no standout sessions. The best of the bunch, if you're desperate, is that Friday morning on the 31st of July for a glassy, clean 3ft wave. But it's weak, and it's ordinary. For the rest, it's a write-off. This looks more like a time to tune your board than to paddle out.

Rusty.

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