Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming down the line at Spanish Point.

Right off the bat, the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions from now through the middle of next week. The swell is tiny and weak, plus the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. It's a real flat spell, and there's nothing worth paddling out for until we get past the 20th. That's a solid ten days of near-nothing.

Now, the first glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday, the 20th. Tuesday morning, the 20th of August, is your first real window. We're looking at a 5ft swell rolling in from the west, delivering a solid 343 combined wave energy. But the real kicker is the wind – dead calm, glassy conditions. For an exposed reef and point break like Spanish Point, that’s a huge positive. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild. You'll find it clean and lined up, though with a 9-second period, it’s not a super long groundswell, so don't expect those long lulls. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Expect some company though, as crowds are sometimes an issue here.

But hold onto your board, because Friday the 21st of August is where it gets interesting for the big crew. Friday morning we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and a massive 1523 combined energy reading. That’s a lot of power. The wind is light and cross, which should keep it from getting totally wrecked. However, at 8ft and being an advanced break, this is purely for experts only. Beginners, stay well clear. The afternoon looks to get chopped up by a stronger cross-onshore wind, so the morning session is your only shot at this size.

Beyond that, the end of the run into the 22nd and onwards drops right back off into slop with onshore winds and fading swell. There's nothing else to get excited about in the second week.

So, to keep it simple: mark your calendar for Thursday the 20th for a clean, fun-size session, and Friday the 21st for a big, powerful morning if you’ve got the skills. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of waiting.

Rusty.

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