Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' in our little slice of coast.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are lookin' flat and sad. We're talkin' a real desert out there. There's a few days with a touch of knee-high, wind-affected slop, but it's all lumped under "poor surf conditions" or "marginal" at best. The first real whisper of anything that might be worth a second look doesn't show up until we're well into the second week. The whole first week is a write-off, with hardly anything to get excited about.

Let's break down the one small window that might offer a glimmer. On Friday, August 7th, the afternoon brings a change. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NW, with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 689, so there's a little bit of push behind it. The water is sittin' at 69°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal – that's a very unusual, almost tropical feelin' for the time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

The wind is light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but not blown out. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. The swell direction from the NW isn't a perfect match for Refugio State Beach's optimum W swell, but it'll still wrap in a little. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell at 4 ft, it's still manageable. Just keep in mind that crowds are a regular thing here, so expect company.

Further out, the morning of Monday, August 10th, shows a 2 ft swell from the SSW with a long 14-second period. That's a groundswell, and it's comin' from a direction that matches the optimum for this spot much better. The energy is moderate at 427. The wind is light onshore from the S, which isn't ideal, but it might be clean enough for a few. It's a long way out, so keep your hopes in check.

Honestly, the rest of the time is a total bust. There's a lot of 2 ft to 2 ft junk with short periods, or long-period swells that are just too weak to do anything with. The wave energy (up to 450) is moderate at best, but the quality just isn't there. There's a lot of "poor surf conditions" and "marginal" forecasts, which is a real shame. For a fairly consistent spot like this, a blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but the forecasts can change. For now, I'd say give it a miss unless you're desperate for a paddle.

Stay salty.
Rusty

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