Road K Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on the calendar for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a slow start and a long wait. There's a real lull in the surf for the first few days, and we're looking at a stretch of small, wind-affected conditions that just won't be worth the paddle out. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't show up until Thursday morning, the 30th of July, and even then it's borderline.

The only spot that's on the radar here is Road K. It's a sandbar that's very consistent, exposed to the SSE swell, and it's a beginner-friendly wave. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Let's walk through the options. The entire first week is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday are just a mess of cross-onshore wind and poor surf. The swell is there, but it's wrapped in bad wind, so it's a no-go.

Thursday morning, the 30th, sees a bit of a change. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the north, cleaning things up. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SSE, but with a period of 9 seconds, it's got a bit of shape. The combined energy is moderate (214). It's a "marginal" call, but that's the first window where you might find a few clean ones if you're desperate.

Friday morning, the 31st of July, is a better bet. Light offshore wind from the north, with a 3 ft SSE swell at 9 seconds. The energy is still moderate (130). It's "surfable but very ordinary." The afternoon gets even better, with glassy conditions and a 3 ft SSE swell. If you're a beginner, this is the highlight of the week—glassy, clean, and small.

After that, it really drops off again. The wind swings onshore and the swell gets weak and short-period. There's a long gap from Friday afternoon the 31st all the way through to Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, where conditions are poor or just too small. Tuesday morning offers a flicker of hope with a clean 3 ft S swell and light offshore wind, but it's still very ordinary.

The second week is a total bust. From the 5th of August onwards, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is a cross-onshore mess. The combined energy drops into the double digits, which is weak. The afternoon of the 9th of August is a classic example: 0.9 ft swell with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind. That's not surf, that's a washing machine. For a beach or sandbar setup like this, it's more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle board.

So, to sum it up: the best bet on offer is Friday morning, the 31st of July, at Road K. Clean, light offshore wind, with a 3 ft SSE swell. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but it's small and ordinary. If you're looking for anything bigger or better, you'll be waiting a long time. The forecast can change, but as it stands, we've got a big blank run.

Rusty.

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