Roads End Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been chewing on the charts for Roads End. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch of coastline is looking like a real tough go for the next two weeks. The water is a frigid 52° right now, which is a whopping 7° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s not just a little nippy, that’s a full-on winter wetsuit and booties kind of chill. You’ll be feeling that one.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust. We’re talking about surf that’s marginal at best, with some real poor days in there. The first few days aren't worth paddling out for. There are big gaps where the quality just isn't there. The only time the ocean even shows a pulse is around Saturday, July 24th, but even that comes with a lot of caveats.

Let’s break it down. From Saturday, July 18th right through to Friday, July 24th, it’s a whole lot of meh. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and the combined energy of all swells is just weak to moderate, never really getting past that 700 mark (753). You’ll see some 5 ft to 6 ft swells on the Sunday and Monday, but the period is a dismal 7 to 8 seconds, meaning it’s just wind swell slop. The wind is cross or cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be chopped up. Not a single standout day in that stretch.

Now, the best chance we get is on Friday, July 24th. The morning shows a solid 7 ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy finally kicks into a moderate-to-strong 1028. That’s a decent amount of power. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The afternoon keeps the 7 ft but the wind shifts to a gentle cross-shore, which is a bit better. This is a window for the stronger swimmers out there. That’s over 7 ft, so it’s getting into expert-only territory, especially at a beach and reef setup like Roads End. The bigger swell and the reef points could offer some shape, but that 10-second period means it’ll be a bit walled up. It’s a true standout, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

After that, it drops off hard. The rest of the forecast into the first week of August is a slow bleed of tiny, weak swells from the south. The waves are small, the period is long, but the energy is just pathetic. The wind is cross or cross-onshore, and it’s just not going to come together. It’s a real dry spell.

So, bottom line? If you’re a grom or a beginner, don’t even bother. For the experienced crew, your only real shot is Friday, July 24th. It’s a one-day window with some size and a bit of juice. The rest of the time, you’re better off waxing your board at home and waiting for the next system. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, to be honest.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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