Road K Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Road K.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf, with only a few glimmers that might get you out of bed. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild.

The first real chance of anything decent won’t come until Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday morning at Road K, we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the S, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light from the N, blowing cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate (154). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

The next morning, Friday the 31st of July, is similar. Another 3ft swell from the SSE, still cross-off from the NNE, and the surface should be clean. Again, the energy is moderate (109), but it’s nothing to write home about. It’s a small, weak swell.

After that, the surf drops off again into the first week of August. We’re looking at a lot of days with poor surf and onshore winds picking up, making for messy conditions. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the period is short. It’s a real quiet spell.

Now, the one day that stands out – and it’s a long way off, so keep your expectations in check – is Friday the 7th of August. That morning, the forecast shows a solid 5ft swell from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is light from the NW, blowing offshore, which is a major positive. The combined energy jumps to 241, which is a noticeable bump in power. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer across the whole 16-day window. For a sandbar break like Road K, that 5ft is solid, and with offshore winds, it could be worth the wait. The short period means it’ll be a bit weaker and more straightforward, but still fun. The water is glassy. This is the one to circle on your calendar, but remember, it’s a week and a half away, so don’t bank on it just yet.

The following morning, Saturday the 8th of August, is a letdown after that. The swell drops back to 3ft, and the wind swings back to a cross-off, but it’s just not the same.

So, overall, you’ve got one potential standout on Friday the 7th of August. The rest of the time, it’s lean pickings. The wait will be worth it if that forecast holds.

Rusty.

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