Redondo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for us.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a pretty tough stretch for most of the next two weeks. The swell energy is low, the wind’s been a pain from the west, and honestly, the surf has been more about flat spells and choppy junk than anything rideable. The waiting game is real here.

The first sniff of something decent doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 18th. Early that morning, we might just scrape by. The wind’s set to go light and cross-offshore from the SSE, which should keep the surface clean. We’re looking at a small 2 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s carrying some decent energy in that 16-second period – that groundswell pulse will have a bit of push. The combined energy is weak though, sitting at 266. It’s not the kind of day to paddle out expecting much, just a tiny window for the patient ones.

After that, it’s back to the grind of onshore wind and poor conditions until Monday morning, August 24th. That morning brings another chance – light cross-offshore wind from the SSE again, with a clean surface. The swell is even smaller though, 1 ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period (moderate energy at 208). It’s a similar story: very small, very clean, but only worth a look if you’re absolutely desperate for a splash.

Then the real snooze button kicks in for nearly four days. Nothing but small, wind-affected junk.

Now, mark your calendars for Friday morning, August 28th. This is the true standout of the whole outlook. Early that morning, we’ve got glassy conditions – that light SSW breeze is so faint it’s nearly not there. The water is going to be like a mirror. Swell bumps up to a modest 2 ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate range at 312. For this break in this region, that’s as good as it gets for the forecast. Expect clean, lined-up waves, but remember, with it being a beach break, that long period can make them close out a bit – it’s about finding the right bank. This is the morning to be in the water.

We finish out the window on Sunday, August 30th. The morning session has a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE, keeping things clean again. The swell is around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the energy is moderate (308 to 403 range). The afternoon looks even better, with a solid “expect good surf conditions” call and clean cross-off winds. Another solid day, but not quite the glassy perfection of the 28th.

The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is way warmer than normal for mid-August – nearly 5° above average. That’s a real treat if you’re not wearing a thick suit.

Bottom line: the first week is a write-off. Two small windows are worth a go: the 24th and especially the 28th. The 28th is the one. Get on it.

- Rusty

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