Scorpion Bay (San Juanico) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Scorpion Bay over the next couple of weeks. This is a classic point break, set up for a SSW groundswell, and it's an inconsistent spot, so when it lines up, you’ve got to be on it. The water temperature is 77.0°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even just boardshorts.

We’ve got a slow start, but things kick off this Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’re looking at a 2.0ft SSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (531). The wind is light offshore from the west, glassy and clean. It’s not big, but that long period will put some real shape into the point. Crows are listed as always, so expect company at this classic wave.

Saturday afternoon steps it up a bit. The swell pushes to 4.6ft from the SSW, period drops to 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 778. The wind is still offshore from the west, but it’s a fresh breeze at 18.6 mph, so it’s clean but a bit of a battle to hold your line. The conditions are marginal, but for a point break, that offshore wind will keep it tidy.

Sunday morning, the 19th, sees a 3.0ft SW swell (17 seconds, 843 energy) with a light cross-shore from the south, so there’s a slight cross-chop. It’s not the best window. But Sunday afternoon is a standout. The swell is 4.3ft from the SSW, 10-second period, 681 energy, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WSW. It’s clean, with a “very good” call. This is a solid session for a surfer who knows the point.

Monday the 20th has a couple of options. The morning is a 3.6ft SW swell (16 seconds, 799 energy) with a light cross-shore, so a bit of ripple. The afternoon is better: same 3.6ft SW swell, but the wind turns offshore from the WNW, light breeze, and it’s clean. That’s a good call.

Tuesday the 21st: morning is a 3.3ft SW swell (15 seconds, 564 energy) with a gentle offshore from the west, clean and good. The afternoon drops to 3.0ft (14 seconds, 492 energy) with a moderate offshore, still clean but a bit more wind.

Wednesday the 22nd: morning is a 3.3ft S swell (11 seconds, 508 energy) with a light cross-offshore, clean. The afternoon is a 3.0ft SSW swell (14 seconds, 449 energy) with a moderate cross-offshore, still clean.

Thursday the 23rd: morning shows a 4.9ft SSW swell (12 seconds, 901 energy) with a gentle cross-shore, so there’s some chop. The afternoon is where it’s at: 4.6ft SSW swell (12 seconds, 854 energy) with a light cross-offshore from the SW, clean and very good. This is a prime window.

Friday the 24th: both morning and afternoon are strong. The morning is 4.3ft SSW (12 seconds, 928 energy) with a light cross-offshore. The afternoon is 4.3ft SSW (12 seconds, 913 energy) with a gentle offshore from the WNW. Both are very good, clean conditions.

Now, the standout. Saturday the 25th is a ripper. The afternoon is the best of

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