Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Saltwater for the next couple of weeks. This point break is our main focus, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows of opportunity if you’re patient.

The overall pattern starts on Thursday, 30 July. We’re looking at a solid 6 ft swell from the S with a 10-second period, pushing a moderate 743 units of energy. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off from the S, so it’s not terrible, but the forecast scores suggest the conditions are marginal. Not the best way to kick things off, but it’s something.

Things start to look up on Friday morning, 31 July. The swell drops just a touch to 6 ft from the S, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean offshore from the SW at 9 mph. This is where the quality starts to show. The energy is moderate at 647 units, and the forecast points to very good surf. This is a proper window for the intermediate crew.

Saturday morning, 1 August, holds similar energy at 487 units with a 5 ft S swell and a lighter 6 mph offshore from the SW. It’s clean and should be fun, though the energy is a bit lower.

Now, here’s the standout. If you are an experienced surfer, circle Sunday morning, 2 August. The glass is in. The wind is N at 3 mph, which is basically nothing, making it glassy. The swell is a 6 ft from the SSE, but look at the period—13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1054 units, which is a strong number. The forecast says it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the one to chase. The long period will mean longer waits between sets, but the lines will be clean and powerful. The afternoon turns to onshore junk, so don’t sleep in.

After that, we hit a wall. From Monday morning, 3 August, right through to Tuesday, 11 August, the surf is mostly small, weak, or blown out. There are a few moments of clean 5 ft swell on Wednesday morning, 5 August, and a 4 ft offering on Thursday, 6 August, but the energy is low and the quality is just ordinary. The middle of the month is a real patience tester, with a gap of several days where the scores are zero or barely surfable.

Then, on Wednesday morning, 12 August, we get a little spike. A 6 ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period rushes in, but the energy is moderate at 584 units. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, and the forecast says very good surf. It’ll be a bit junky with that short period, but it’s rideable.

The real late-bloomer is Friday morning, 14 August. The swell is 6 ft from the SSW, with a moderate 16 mph offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is moderate at 429 units. But Friday afternoon, 14 August, is the big finish. The swell jumps to a massive 10 ft from the S, with a 9-second period and a 1700-unit energy reading. The wind is offshore at 9 mph. This is an expert-only zone. The size is serious, and the power is intense. If you have the skills and the board, this is a heavy session.

So, the pick of the run is definitely Sunday morning, 2 August, for the glassy, long-period groundswell. The second best is Friday morning, 31 July, for the clean, consistent S swell. The massive swell on Friday afternoon, 14 August, is the wildcard for the big-wave crew, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

That’s the long and short of it. Keep your wetsuit zipped and your reflexes sharp.

Rusty

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