Silva Island-P Land Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what’s coming down the line for our local spot. It’s a mellow stretch — not much size, but we’re getting some clean windows. Swell is small, mostly 1 to 2 feet out of the SSW and SW. The winds are being kind, especially in the mornings, with plenty of glassy conditions. Combined energy is low most days, so don’t expect a lot of push.

Starting Wednesday, August 5th. Early morning shows 2 ft SW swell, glassy, but the wave energy is a weak 42 — poor conditions. Afternoon drops to 0.7 ft with a long 15-second period — way too small to ride.

Thursday the 6th stays tiny: 1 ft SW in the morning, glassy, energy up to 77. Afternoon sees 1 ft SSW, glassy, energy hitting 126. Clean but small.

Friday the 7th is where we get a little nudge. Morning is 1 ft SW, clean, 157 energy. The afternoon is the first real highlight: 1 ft SSW, 18-second period — that’s a long-period groundswell — with a cross-off wind at 12 mph. Energy is 234. Wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For a reef break like Silva Island-P Land (advanced, very consistent), this long-period SSW sets up nicely. Crowds are sometimes, so expect a few out.

Saturday the 8th morning is the second standout. Glassy calm, 2 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy 209. “Expect good surf conditions.” Afternoon gets cross-shore and marginal.

Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 12th is a long stretch of “surfable but ordinary” conditions. Swell hangs around 1 to 2 ft. Mornings are mostly glassy. It’s consistent but small.

Wednesday the 13th is weak — morning is 1 ft SW, 75 energy, glassy. Thursday the 13th? The dates get a little blurry, but on Friday, August 14th morning, we get another gem: glassy calm, 2 ft SSW, 18-second period, energy 223. “Expect good surf conditions.” That’s a beautiful, clean long-period swell for the reef. Afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 2 ft SW swell, energy 328 — solid push.

Saturday the 15th morning: glassy again, 2 ft SW, 16 seconds, 279 energy. “Expect good surf conditions.” That’s three clear windows.

From Sunday the 16th through Thursday the 20th morning, it’s back to small, ordinary waves with energy mostly under 200. The 20th morning is glassy with 2 ft SSW, 13 seconds, 197 energy — still just okay.

Water temperature — no anomaly noted, so it’s average for this time of year.

Best bets are Friday, August 7th afternoon and Friday, August 14th morning. Both have that long-period SSW groundswell, clean wind or glass, and moderate energy. The 14th morning with glassy conditions and 2 ft, 18-second period is a real treat for this spot. Crowds are possible, but for waves that clean, it’s worth the company.

Rusty

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