Surf Forecasts:
72nd Place surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 72nd Place this week:
The surf forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 72nd Place in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days.
Alright, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first part is a total dud. There’s no surf worth chasing for about ten days at 72nd Place. Onshore and cross-onshore winds are blowing through small, weak swell, and the energy is pathetically low—stuck in the 100-300 range. The water temperature is nothing special, right around average for this time of year.
The first sign of something happening is on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. We’re looking at 3ft of swell from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 466—still moderate, but it’s the first time the forecast gives a glimmer of hope. The wind is light from the WSW, onshore but barely, so the surface might be okay.
The highlight, the only real standout, is Thursday, July 23rd in the morning. That’s when we get a solid 5ft of S swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy hits 796—that’s strong, proper energy for this break. The wind is light from the SW, onshore but a light breeze, so it should be reasonably clean. The swell direction is SSW, which is right in the sweet spot for 72nd Place. It’s a bit over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s prime. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent and sheltered, so it needs a decent push to fire.
After that, it drops off again. Friday and Saturday are marginal, with the wind picking up, and by Sunday the 26th, the swell is back down to 2ft with cross-onshore wind.
So, here’s the call: if you’re looking for a wave, Thursday, July 23rd is your best bet. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly quiet, with long stretches of nothing. That’s just how it is here sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 97 | 64 | 88 | 126 | 130 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 255 | 151 | 306 | 346 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:04PM2.55m | 10:08AM1.60m | 8:55PM2.60m | 10:50AM1.67m | 9:45PM2.58m | 11:32AM1.72m | 10:33PM2.47m | 12:13PM1.77m | 11:22PM2.28m | 12:55PM1.82m | 00:11AM2.03m | 1:37PM1.86m | 1:05AM1.75m | 2:21PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32AM-0.12m | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:17AM-0.16m | 3:29PM1.00m | 5:00AM-0.12m | 4:23PM0.96m | 5:41AM-0.01m | 5:19PM0.95m | 6:21AM0.16m | 6:18PM0.95m | 6:58AM0.36m | 7:25PM0.96m | 7:34AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 8:04 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 29 | 31 | 97 | 61 | 44 | 46 | 33 | 21 | 76 | 246 | 255 | 151 | 306 | 344 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 46 | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 12 | 73 | 99 | 90 | 284 | 346 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 78 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 126 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 44 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 144 | 91 | 31 | 145 | 144 | 28 | 17 | 82 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 144 | 144 |
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