Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This outlook is for Saltwater, a point break that’s pretty exposed and picks up swell best from the southeast. Water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

First few days are a write-off. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have tiny waves and poor conditions, so don’t even bother. We’re looking at a gap of nearly nothing until things start stirring.

Wednesday the 15th morning shows a bit of life with 4ft from the south, but it’s short period stuff and just ordinary. Afternoon picks up to 6ft from the south, but the wind is cross-offshore and it’s messy. The energy is climbing though, hitting 746.

Now, Thursday the 16th is where it gets good. Morning has 7ft from the south-southwest with clean offshore wind – that’s a proper window. Afternoon pushes to 7ft from the south-southeast and the energy jumps to 1055. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 7ft it’s getting too big for beginners. The swell direction is a touch east of the optimum, but the quality is there.

Friday the 17th drops off. Swell hangs around 6ft but the period is short and the wind is cross-off from the southeast. It’s marginal.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have the swell size holding between 7ft and 7ft from the east-southeast, with periods stretching to 9 seconds. The energy is strong, over 600. Sunday morning looks the pick with light cross-off winds and clean conditions – very good surf on offer.

Monday the 20th still has 5ft from the east with 10-second period and good energy around 538. Morning is clean with light wind, but afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy.

Tuesday the 21st is a glassy morning with 4ft from the east – that’s a real treat. Clean lines and light air. Afternoon stays okay with gentle cross-off breeze.

After that, it fades. From Wednesday the 22nd onwards we’re dropping below 3ft. There are a few moments here and there, like Thursday the 23rd morning with 4ft from the east-northeast, but nothing that screams standout. The last real highlight window is Thursday the 16th through Tuesday the 21st. After that, it’s small and ordinary, with a lot of poor surf conditions.

The standout is definitely Thursday the 16th afternoon at Saltwater – 7ft from the south-southeast, clean conditions, and that energy reading of 1055 is strong. That’s your best bet for quality waves. Sunday the 19th morning is a close second with 7ft from the east-southeast, light wind, and very good conditions.

For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Crowds are possible at Saltwater – it’s often busy when it’s good. If you’re going for that Thursday or Sunday window, get out early.

Stay frothy.

Rusty

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