Swamis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks aren't looking like a celebration. We've got a window that's mostly flat, mushy, and blown out. It's one of those stretches where you might be better off sorting out your quiver or fixing that leaky wetsuit.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until Friday, August 14th, and even then, it's marginal at best. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, but that long-period groundswell from the SSW has some energy behind it. The combined energy is moderate, around 588 to 755. But that west wind is straight onshore, and even though it's only a light breeze, it's going to put a bump on it. It's not going to be clean. You might get a few, but you'll be working for them.

The weekend after that, the 15th and 16th, is a bit of a tease. Saturday the 15th sees a slight bump in size, up to 4ft in the afternoon, with that same SSW swell. The energy is still there, around 752. But the wind is still on it, and the period starts to drop off. It's going to be lumpy and uninviting. Sunday the 16th stays around 3ft but the period is dropping and the wind swings more cross-onshore. Just a lot of effort for not much reward.

Now, if you've been paying attention, you know that the water is running warm for this time of year. At Swamis, it's sitting at 76°, which is 8° above normal. That's very unusual—we're talking tropical vibes. You won't need the booties, that's for sure.

Looking further out, into the week of August 17th and beyond, the pattern doesn't change much. Swell stays ankle to knee-high, with periods wandering around 14-16 seconds, and the wind is a mix of cross-onshore and onshore. The energy readings stay in the moderate 361 to 487 range, but it's just not translating into anything with any push or shape. For a spot like Swamis, which is a fairly consistent break, this is a frustratingly blank run. It's just one of those stretches where the ocean is telling us to wait.

Honestly, there's nothing here that gets the heart racing. If the wind had been offshore, we might be talking about some clean, glassy lines on the points, but with that west wind, it's just not going to happen. If you're desperate, maybe the kites are the way to go, because for a paddle surfer, this is a whole lot of nothing. This isn't a time to be chasing waves; it's a time to let the bank account recover and wait for a better forecast. This is one of those long, flat spells that tests your patience.

Keep it salty,
Rusty

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