Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Saltwater over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are some real gems hiding in the long-range forecast.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are all about messy, onshore winds and poor conditions. We’ve got a marginal 6 ft NE swell on Monday, but with a 19 mph cross-off, it’s just not worth the effort. The combined swell energy is only moderate (573). You’re better off staying in bed.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday afternoon, the 11th. A clean 5 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the wind is off, and the wave state is clean. It’s a small window, but it’s a start.

Wednesday the 12th is a write-off again, but Thursday the 13th morning is a solid pick. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze. The period is still short, but the wind is off, and the energy is moderate (326). This is a good, clean, beginner-friendly wave.

The standout of the first week is Sunday the 16th. The morning session is going to be special. We’re looking at a 4 ft S swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (661), and the wind is a gentle offshore. This is the kind of day that makes you remember why you paddle out. The long period will make the waves at Saltwater, a point break, absolutely beautiful. Expect nice, lined-up waves.

The second week turns quiet again. The 17th through the 19th are mostly flat with onshore winds. But then things get interesting.

Saturday the 22nd morning is a cracker. Completely glassy conditions with a 5 ft ENE swell. The period is 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (388). It’s a clean, calm morning for a surf.

The real long-range highlight, though, is the last day. Monday the 25th. Glassy conditions again, with a 4 ft E swell (9 sec period) and moderate energy (359). The wind is glass, making for perfect, clean conditions. This is a solid, promising end to the forecast window.

So, to wrap it up: The star of the show is Sunday the 16th with that long-period groundswell and clean offshore winds. The backup is the glassy mornings on the 22nd and 25th. The rest is a bit of a gamble or a wait, but those three days are worth marking on the calendar.

Rusty, out.

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