San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for San Carpoforo Creek over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are a write-off, with tiny, messy, onshore slop and no real surf to speak of. The combined swell energy stays weak, under 200 (160-251), so don’t even bother paddling out until we hit Friday morning, August 7th.

That Friday morning, August 7th, is when things start to turn. We’re looking at a clean 2ft groundswell out of the SSW, with a proper long period of 19 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy is climbing to 299, and it’s going to be smooth out there. It’s small, but for a creek break, that long period will offer up some real fun lines if you’re patient. Saturday morning, August 8th, is even better. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, same long period, and it’s glassy again. The energy is up to 467, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Now, the real standout is Sunday morning, August 9th. This is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got 3ft of clean SSW groundswell, 15-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined energy hits 532, and the waves are expected to be very good. This is a morning to get up early for. The creek will be peeling, and the conditions will be as clean as they get. It’s a consistent break, so expect a few others out there, but it won’t be a circus.

After that Sunday morning high, the afternoons get chopped up by cross-onshore winds, and the pattern turns more marginal. The following week, from Monday August 10th onward, the surf gets a bit bigger but messier. Swell heights climb to 3ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 10-16 seconds, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (367-981), but the quality isn’t there for paddle surfing. The mornings might offer a few rideable windows if the tide is right, but Thursday August 13th and Friday August 14th mornings are “marginal” at best, with long-period SSW swell but onshore wind. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup on those afternoons.

The final few days, from August 16th to the 20th, settle back into small, marginal SSW swell with some cloudy mornings and light onshore breezes. The energy stays in the 300-500 range, but nothing is going to blow you away. The creek is a bit of a desert after that first Sunday.

So, to wrap it up: your window is very narrow. Saturday, August 8th morning, and especially Sunday, August 9th morning, are your best bets. Get on it early, be patient, and enjoy the clean glass.

Rusty.

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