Road K Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead for Road K. The next few days are a write-off, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.

The first time we might see something that’s not a total disaster is Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell is coming from the SSW at 4ft, and the wind is finally offshore from the NW at 19 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°. The combined energy is moderate (154). The sets should be clean, but the wave quality is still just poor. It’s something, but nothing to get excited about.

Sunday afternoon drops off a bit, with the swell down to 3ft, still from the S, and the offshore wind easing. The energy is down to moderate (112). It’s surfable, but ordinary.

Monday morning, July 20th is a real tease. The swell is only 3ft from the S, with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy. The water is still a touch warmer than normal. The energy is weak (82). It’s glassy clean, but the size is just too small for any real fun. It’s more of a paddle than a surf.

The biggest swell of the whole run hits Wednesday, July 22nd. We’re looking at 8ft from the S, with a 9-second period, and the energy is very strong (834). But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and it’s lumpy. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” This size is for experts only, and with that wind, it’s a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday morning, July 23rd is your best bet. A 4ft swell from the S, with a 9-second period, and a gentle offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (238). The comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a window of clean, decent waves. Crowds are often at Road K, so expect company.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell of small, onshore, or choppy junk right through to the end of the month. There’s a tiny window on Tuesday morning, July 28th with a 4ft S swell and cross-offshore wind, but the energy is weak (87) and the period is a short 5 seconds. It’s clean but weak.

Then Tuesday afternoon, July 28th throws up a 7ft swell from the SW, with a 7-second period and strong energy (631). But the wind is onshore and the comment is “marginal.” Again, big and messy.

The final decent-looking window is Thursday morning, July 30th with a small 3ft S swell, a 7-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is weak (78). It’s clean but tiny.

So, the standout is Thursday morning, July 23rd. That’s the one day where the wind, size, and energy line up. The rest is a whole lot of nothing or a whole lot of mess.

Rusty.

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