Ram5 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright gang, Rusty here with the lowdown on the Ram5 (Ram-Five) stretch. This one’s a slow burn, so let’s get into it.

The first few days are a real struggle. We start off on Tuesday, July 28th, with a 5ft SW swell that’s got a 14-second period and a decent grunt to it (1066 energy), but the wind is sideways and the report is calling it "marginal." The water temp is 65°, which is about 5° warmer than usual, so that’s a nice surprise if you’re in a shorty. Still, the waves are messy and not worth the paddle.

The whole first week stays weak. Thursday afternoon, July 30th, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 3ft from the WSW, so it’s just too small to get excited about. The energy readings are low, and the wind is never really on our side. Honestly, it’s a total blank week for any real quality.

Now, here’s where it gets good. The real story starts on Thursday, August 6th. That afternoon, a 6ft SW swell hits with a 15-second period and a solid 1302 energy reading. The wind is light cross-shore, which is plenty good enough for a point break. This is the first day things start to get interesting.

The big boy arrives on Saturday, August 8th. Saturday morning we’re looking at a 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a massive 1919 energy reading. That’s some serious power. Saturday afternoon follows with a 7ft SW swell and 1591 energy. The wind is cross, but for a point like Ram5, that’s a comfortable trade-off. This is strictly expert territory – anything over 8ft is for the big dogs only.

If you’re looking for the best of the best, it’s the Saturday morning, August 8th, and the Sunday morning, August 9th. Saturday morning has the absolute peak of the swell, and Sunday morning has a 7ft SW swell with 1346 energy. The wind is cross-on, but the swell is so consistent and powerful that it’s the clear winner. The point will be pumping out long, clean lefts.

The energy drops off a bit after the 9th, but we’re still seeing 6ft to 6ft SW swell through the middle of the following week. The winds stay light, so it’s still rideable, just not as world-class as that weekend peak. The crowd meter at Ram5 says "sometimes," so expect a few locals on the best days, but it won’t be a circus.

So here’s the takeaway: scrap the first week. The real, can’t-miss window is from Thursday, August 6th, peaking on Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th. That’s your time to get out there.

Rusty.

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