Refugio State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at Refugio State Beach. This is a beginner-friendly spot, a beach and point setup that’s fairly consistent. It’s a spot that can get crowded, so keep that in mind.

Right now, the surf is pretty small. We’re starting with a bit of swell from the SSW on Monday 13th July, around 3ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is light and blowing onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. The combined wave energy is weak at 315. Honestly, it’s marginal, and the tide might be working against us. Not much to get excited about.

Tuesday 14th July is looking even worse. The swell drops to 2ft, and the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon. It’s a poor surf day. The combined energy is down around 258 to 273. We’re in a flat spell here.

Wednesday 15th July sees a jump in swell, but it’s a short period, choppy WNW swell at 4ft to 6ft. The period is only 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a mushy mess. The wind is cross-offshore in the afternoon with a moderate breeze, which will clean it up a bit, but the energy is still moderate (373 to 448). It’s still not great.

Thursday 16th July is similar, with more of that short-period WNW swell, 4ft to 6ft. The wind is light, but it’s cross or cross-onshore, so expect some little ripples on the face. The energy is moderate (409 to 557). Still not a standout.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday 17th July. We get a 5ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and onshore, but the combined energy jumps to 737, which is a solid moderate energy. It’s the best we’re going to see, but it’s still only a 2/5 quality. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

After Friday, it’s back to small, long-period groundswell. Saturday 18th July through to the end of the period, we’re looking at 2ft to 3ft swells with periods of 14 to 19 seconds. These long-period swells will be breaking straight at a beach break, so they’re better suited for points or reefs. The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surf will be soft and small. The combined energy stays moderate, between 357 and 886, but with the tiny size, it’s not going to produce much.

There is a slight uptick around Thursday 23rd July, with a 5ft swell from the S, period of 14 seconds, and energy hitting 799. It’s still marginal though, and the wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s a promising but not certain option for the second week, but it’s not a standout.

Overall, the first week is mostly flat or poor. The best bet is Friday morning 17th July, and even that is just a small window. If you’re a beginner, the small stuff on the 17th might be okay, but for experienced surfers, there’s nothing here that’s really worth paddling out for. The rest of the period is a long stretch of tiny, weak waves.

Rusty.

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