Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about Spanish Point. We’ve got a sixteen-day window, but honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch for getting a proper session in. The overall pattern is dominated by winds that just aren't cooperating, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is going to chop up whatever swell we do get. There are a few moments where it cleans up, but they’re short-lived and the surf is nothing to write home about.

Looking at the start of the period, the second week of August is pretty grim. Saturday the 9th has some waist-high swell at 3ft from the WNW, but a moderate breeze and poor conditions mean it’s a write-off. Sunday and Monday are similar stories – there’s a little more energy, but the wind and chop make it a fight, not a pleasure. You're looking at a few days of no real recommendation here.

There is a brief window on Monday morning, the 10th. It’s small at 3ft, but it’s glassy, and that’s about as good as it gets for a while. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (82) and the swell is short-period at 8 seconds. It’s a grovel, not a glory day. After that, we go into another gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The second week starts to look a little more interesting, but it’s a case of so close yet so far. Around the 19th and 20th of August, the swell really kicks up. We’re looking at 7ft from the west with a strong energy reading (610-825). The problem? The wind is just on it, onshore and messy. This is going to be big, blown-out, and a total mess at a reef and point setup like this. Honestly, for most of us, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a surfing day. The power is there, but the quality is gone.

Mark your calendar for the morning of Friday, August 21st. That’s your standout. The swell is a clean 4ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The wind finally shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze, leaving things clean. The energy is moderate (193), and for a spot that’s exposed to the west, this is the one to be out for. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get out early. This is the best call of the whole stretch. There’s a small but clean window on the 22nd as well, but it’s a touch smaller. The long-range stuff after that is just not worth banking on. So, keep your hopes up for that Friday morning, get a few on the glassy days if you're desperate for a paddle, and otherwise, be patient.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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