San Gallan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot in the mix: San Gallan, a reef break that’s steep and advanced. I’m seeing a long stretch of tough conditions ahead, so let’s get real about it.

The first surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until Sunday, August 16th, and even then it’s just a hint of something. Before that, we’re looking at a solid 14-day gap with no real surf on offer. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through to Saturday, August 15th, it’s all poor surf conditions—strong onshore winds, short-period junk, and messy energy. The winds are mostly from the SSE or S, blowing onshore for this exposed S-facing reef, and that’s a killer. The swell is short-period, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, which is weak and choppy. The combined energy is weak to moderate early on, with values like 269, 263, and 385, but it’s not enough to save the day. The water temperature anomaly is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The only standout, if you can call it that, is on Sunday, August 16th, the morning. There’s a marginal surf forecast, scoring a 1 out of 10, with a 6 ft swell from the S at 7 seconds, and the wind is SSE at 9 mph, still onshore but lighter. The combined energy is moderate at 554, but it’s still a short-period swell, so expect choppy, weak waves. This is a reef break, so it might hold a bit of shape, but with onshore wind and short period, it’s really only for the dedicated locals who know the lineup. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have it quiet, but the quality is poor. For most, this is a skip.

The later part of the second week, from August 9th onward, shows some bigger swell—like 7 ft to 7 ft from the S and SSW, with periods up to 16 seconds on August 10th afternoon. That’s a very long period groundswell, which could be powerful, but every single session still has poor surf conditions due to the strong onshore winds. The combined energy hits strong to very strong, like 1158 and 2149, but the wind is still blowing 19 to 25 mph onshore. That’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing for this beach-and-reef setup. Not worth the paddle out if you want clean waves.

So, the bottom line: you’ve got a long, dry spell until August 16th, and even then it’s just marginal. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but honestly, it’s a tough run for San Gallan right now.

Rusty.

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