Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Spanish Point. This is a reef and point setup, and it's an advanced spot that's exposed to the west. We're looking at a pretty lean run ahead, so strap in.

Right off the bat, things are quiet. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The first few days are a write-off, but keep an eye on Thursday, August 13th. Thursday morning is looking like the pick of the first week. We’ve got clean conditions with a light breeze and a 4ft swell from the west-southwest, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 250. It's not huge, but it's the only window where everything aligns for a decent paddle.

After that Thursday session, it goes quiet again. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing but poor surf and choppy, cross-onshore winds right through to the end of the month. The wind is a constant problem, with moderate to fresh breezes messing up the surface. The swell energy stays weak to moderate, mostly between 31 and 128, with some bigger spikes on the 18th and 20th, but the wind just ruins it. There's a period on the 18th and 19th where the swell gets up to 5ft, but with onshore wind, it's a nasty, blown-out mess. For a couple of days around the 19th and 20th, the combined swell energy gets into the 300s and 400s, but it's accompanied by fresh onshore winds, so it's more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.

The real standout, if you can wait, is a promising but less certain call towards the end of the forecast. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 25th. The afternoon session is looking very good, with a clean 4ft swell from the west-northwest, but here's the kicker – the period jumps to a very long 12 seconds. That's a lot of energy, with the combined swell energy reading 606. That's proper groundswell hitting the point. The next morning, Wednesday the 26th, is a big one too, but it's a double-edged sword. We're looking at an 8ft swell from the west. That's expert territory, and the combined energy is a massive 1021. It's predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you're a seasoned pro on a big board, give it a miss.

So, to sum it up: Thursday morning, the 13th, is your best early bet for a clean, small wave. But the real treasure is that Tuesday afternoon, the 25th, with that long-period groundswell. Just keep in mind it's a long-range call, so things could change. For now, I'd be sharpening the fins and waiting for that one.

Rusty.

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