Racetrack Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about the surf ahead. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming into Racetrack—this is a reef and point break that’s exposed and very consistent, built for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The pattern starts on Sunday the 12th with clean, waist-high swell from the SW, around 3ft, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and the energy is building—moderate wave energy (473). That sets the tone for a solid week. Monday morning the 13th drops a bit, but Monday afternoon sees a jump: 3ft of SSW swell with a very long period of 21 seconds, kicking the energy into strong territory (1049). That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period means the breaks will be straighter at beach breaks—here at Racetrack, a reef and point, it’ll be a treat.

By Tuesday the 14th, we’re into proper sizes: 6ft SSW swell in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, both with long periods (17-18 seconds) and strong energy (2438-2753). The wind stays offshore and clean. This is expert territory—over 8ft is only for the pros, but this is right on the edge. Wednesday and Thursday the 15th-16th hold at 5ft to 7ft, still clean but with a marginal call on tide. The energy stays strong (1149-2158). Friday the 17th brings some rain showers and a fresher breeze, but still offshore and surfable at 4ft to 5ft.

The standout window? Look at Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st. Sunday afternoon sees 6ft SSW swell, very long period 19 seconds, and energy surging to 3127—strong. Monday the 20th morning peaks at 8ft with 17 seconds, energy at 3624. That’s big, powerful, and only for the experts. Then Tuesday the 21st eases a bit to 6ft, but the wind drops to a gentle offshore—excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Crowds are always possible here, so expect company.

Week two kicks off with a gem: Wednesday the 22nd morning has 5ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, light offshore breeze, and clean conditions. Energy moderate (711). Then Thursday the 23rd holds at 4ft to 3ft, still clean. But the real fire comes back Friday the 24th: 6ft building to 8ft SSW swell, period 18-19 seconds, energy 2939-4346. That’s massive. Saturday the 25th stays at 8ft to 8ft, similar. Sunday the 26th holds 8ft, energy 3997. Monday the 27th drops to 6ft but still excellent. All these days have offshore winds, mostly moderate breeze. For the second week, this is a promising—but less certain—big swell window.

The one true standout? That Friday the 24th afternoon: 8ft SSW swell, 18 seconds, gentle offshore, energy 4346. That’s the best of the whole run—clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell working perfectly on a reef and point. Only for experts, and crowds are inevitable.

-Rusty

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