Satellite Beach/RCs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Well, I’ve got to level with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, and it’s going to be a real test of patience if you’re hanging out for a wave. The good news is that it’s not completely flat, but the quality is just not there for a decent session.

We’re looking at a solid run of small, mushy conditions through the whole period. The swell energy is weak, with readings mostly in the teens and twenties – you can see that in the data, it’s all pretty gutless. The swell direction stays parked in the east-southeast, which isn’t ideal for the spot, and periods are mostly short, in the 7 to 12 second range. These are wind swells, not groundswells, so they lack the punch and shape you’d want.

For the first week, starting Friday the 14th, it’s ankle-biters. The mornings offer the best chance of it looking clean, with some light offshore or even glassy conditions. Friday morning is glassy but the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft with a 7-second period. It’s just not worth suiting up. The afternoons are all cross-onshore, adding chop to an already messy mix. We see this pattern repeat daily: clean-ish mornings, messy afternoons. Sunday the 16th morning has a bit more size at 1 ft, but it’s still poor. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. We’re still looking at those small swells, with the odd morning of glassy conditions. There’s a slight bump in the swell energy on the 23rd, but the period is still short and it’s onshore, so it’s not going to translate into anything rideable. The end of the month, the 28th, shows a slight increase in swell to 2 ft with an east direction, and Friday morning has light offshore winds, which is the best we’ll see. But it’s still small and inconsistent at best.

Satellite Beach/RCs (Brevard County) is a beach and reef setup, and it’s just not working with this swell angle and size. It’s very consistent, which means it’s always small, but there’s no power behind it. For the advanced crew, this is going to be a frustrating fortnight of groveling on a longboard at best.

The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, so the mornings are your only real window, and even then, the swell is just too weak. With the combination of small waves and onshore winds, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle.

If you’re desperate, the mornings with light winds are your best bet, but keep your expectations very low. This is a blank run for surfers, and it’s likely to stay that way for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking like a long, flat spell.

Rusty.

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