Quintana Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the entire 16-day window. The first decent surf recommendation doesn't pop up until the very end, and even then it’s a stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no standout days to get excited about.

The only spot on the radar is Quintana Jetty, a sandbar break that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

For the first sixteen days, it’s a real struggle. From Monday, August 3rd right through to Monday, August 17th, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. You’ll be looking at waves between 0.7ft and 3ft with periods mostly around 4 to 6 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak, never breaking past 73 (73).

The wind is constantly from the south or southeast, ruining any chance of a clean face. We’ve got a mix of clear skies and a few stormy mornings, but the wind is the killer. It’s just poor surf conditions day after day. Honestly, with that onshore flow and small, weak chop, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Then we get to Tuesday, August 18th, in the morning. The swell drops to a tiny 0.3ft, but here’s the kicker: the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the wind goes glassy from the SW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is still low (16), but that glassy, clean window is the only glimmer of hope in the whole forecast. It’s a promise of something, but with almost no height, it’s a tease.

So, there’s no true standout. Nothing to get the heart racing. The long period on the 18th is interesting, but it’s a whisper, not a roar. The blank run is pretty normal for this area when the winds are stubborn.

Stay tuned, the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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