Punta Gorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for our little patch. We've only got one spot that's really on the menu this time, so all eyes are on Punta Gorda.

This is an advanced break, a beach and point setup, so it's not for the faint of heart, especially when it starts pumping. The swell's coming from a good angle, SSW, which is what this spot likes to see. No real standout in the crowd department, but it can get busy.

Alright, let's kick it off. Thursday morning, the 13th of August, we're looking at a clean start. The wind is glassy, just a light 3 mph from the NNW, and the swell is a nice 3ft coming from the SW with a very long 16-second period. The energy's moderate (604), and it's got that nice, clean feel to it. That's a good opening act. The afternoon, though, gets a bit sloppy with a cross-onshore wind, so get your session in early.

Now, Friday morning, the 14th, this is where it gets real interesting. We've got glassy conditions again, dead calm wind, and the swell pushes up to 4ft from the SW. But the big number is the period – 18 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, with a ton of energy (1272). This is going to be a solid, powerful wave. It's not a beginner wave at this size; it's for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell holding around 4 to 5ft, but conditions get a bit mixed. Saturday is cross-shore and onshore, so it'll be a bit lumpy. Sunday morning, the 16th, glassy again with 4ft at 15 seconds and moderate energy (728). That's a good window.

The pattern keeps rolling from the 17th through the 19th. Morning sessions are the go. We're looking at glassy conditions each morning with clean 4 to 4ft SW swell with periods from 14 to 16 seconds. The energy is in the moderate range (487 to 735). Afternoons get a bit choppy as the cross-onshore wind picks up, so you know the drill: dawn patrol is your friend.

We hit a bit of a lull from the 20th to the 23rd. The swell drops down to 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is a bit more messy with cross and cross-onshore conditions. It's not a write-off, but it's definitely a step down.

Here's a real standout, though. Monday morning, the 24th of August. Dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The swell is small at 2ft, but that period is a whopping 18 seconds. That long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely at a point break. The energy is moderate (543), but the conditions will make it look a lot better than the size suggests. For the early birds, this is pure magic.

After that, we have Tuesday and Wednesday mornings the 25th and 26th with similar glassy starts and 2 to 3ft SW swell. Nice and clean.

But if you're looking for the best bet of the entire outlook, it's that Friday morning, the 28th of August. We've got a glassy morning, a nice 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, and the energy is kicking up to a solid 904. The wind is light from the north, the swell direction is spot on, and it's clean. That is the session to circle on your calendar. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it has the ingredients for a ripper.

Overall, we've got a good run. No huge gaps of total flatness, but a few patchy days mid-period. The mornings are consistently where it's at. The big energy and cleanest conditions lock in on the 14th and 28th.

Rusty, signing off.

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