Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Saltwater. This point break is your go-to for the next couple of weeks, and it’s set to deliver some solid sessions, especially for the beginners and intermediate crew. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off Sunday morning, the 9th of August, with a bit of a slow start. There’s a 3.3ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, making it feel a bit messy. The surf is just marginal, with moderate wave energy (203). Not the best first impression, but give it a miss.

Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 7.5ft NE swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore at 15 mph. The energy jumps up to 795, which is a solid pulse. This is a bigger swell, so it’s pushing the limits for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a fun, punchy session. The waves will be clean and organized.

Tuesday the 11th starts small again with a 2.6ft ENE swell, but the afternoon steals the show. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we get a 4.3ft swell from the SW with a 7-second period. The energy is moderate (248), and the conditions are clean. This is a sweet, learner-friendly window with no wind to mess things up.

The real standout, though, is Thursday the 13th in the morning. We’ve got a 5.9ft SSW swell, a 9-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the SW at 15 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 545, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the first week—clean, offshore, and plenty of push. The 5.9ft is right in the sweet spot for most, offering a fun but manageable size.

As we move into the second week, the swell keeps rolling. Wednesday the 19th morning is glassy again with a 6.2ft ESE swell, but the real highlight is Thursday the 20th. The morning brings a 6.9ft ESE swell with a light offshore wind and strong energy (601). Then the afternoon goes glassy with a 4.9ft E swell and even more energy (647). That’s a fantastic day for a long session, especially for the more experienced folks.

The true crown jewel, though, lands on Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning is glassy, with a 6.6ft E swell, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and the energy is enormous at 1322. This is a big groundswell, and for a point break like Saltwater, it’s a dream—long, clean lines with plenty of power. The 6.6ft is on the bigger side, so it’s best for the experienced crew, but the conditions are absolutely flawless. Later in the day, the wind turns cross-onshore, so get in early.

We wrap up on Monday the 24th with a 4.9ft E swell, a 11-second period, and a light offshore breeze. It’s a clean, fun way to end the run.

Overall, there’s a decent gap of poor surf from Sunday the 9th to Monday the 10th morning, then it picks up. The week of the 13th to the 20th is solid, but the 23rd morning is the absolute standout. Keep an eye on that one.

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