Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for Spanish Point. Let’s be straight with you—this ain't a classic run of waves. The forecast is a long, drawn-out stretch of mostly poor surf, with a few moments that could get interesting if you’re willing to wait.

Right now, starting Wednesday the 22nd, it’s flat and messy. We’re looking at a tiny 1 ft swell from the west with a 9-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. Combined energy is only 18 (weak). It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a paddle, but it’s poor. Thursday the 23rd is more of the same with a light NE breeze in the morning, keeping it clean, but the swell is still tiny. Friday the 24th sees a small bump to 2 ft from the WNW, but the wind turns onshore, ruining any chance of a clean wave.

The weekend gets a bit of size, but the wind is a mess. Saturday the 25th, the swell pushes to 5 ft and then 5 ft, but it’s 6-second period, onshore at 16-12 mph, and the energy climbs to 147 (moderate) and then 374 (moderate). It’s lumpy and choppy. Sunday the 26th is bigger still, 6 ft, 9-second period, but a fresh cross-onshore from the NW at 19 mph makes it sloppy. The energy is up to 456 (moderate), but conditions are poor.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th keep the swell pumping at 6 ft to 6 ft, with energy in the 400-500 range, but it’s cross-onshore from the SW at 16 mph. It’s choppy, not clean, and not recommended for a paddle. The water temperature is about average for the time of year here.

Into the following week, the swell dies down. Wednesday the 29th drops to 3 ft, and by Thursday the 30th we’re back to 2 ft. The wind is still cross or cross-onshore, so it’s not great.

Now, here’s the one standout, and it’s a long way off. Friday the 31st of July morning. The forecast shows a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is 1075 (strong to very strong). The wind is a cross-shore from the south at 19 mph, which is a fresh breeze. The report says “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” This is a reef and point spot, and it’s exposed to the west, so that WSW swell is a good direction. At 8 ft, it’s in the expert zone. The cross-shore wind could keep it from being totally blown out, but this is a big, powerful swell. It’s the best on offer, but it’s only for the experienced crew. The morning is the only window that gets a high score, and it’s a promising but less certain call a week out.

After that, Saturday the 1st of August sees 8 ft swell, but it’s onshore and choppy, and Sunday the 2nd drops back. The rest of the run into the first week of August is tiny and flat again.

So, overall, you’ve got a long gap of poor, small surf until that Friday the 31st. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a wait-and-see game. The water is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy.

Keep your eyes on that Friday. It might get wild.

Rusty.

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