Table Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a flat spell out here at Table Rock for the next couple of weeks. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the 19th of August, and even then, we’re looking at tiny, weak stuff.

The overall pattern is one of very little energy. For the first five days, we’re talking about surf that’s barely a ripple, with heights mostly between 0.3ft and 1ft. The swell is coming from the NNE, but the periods are all over the place, and the energy is super weak – we’re looking at combined energy figures in the single digits and teens, like 15, 18, and 21. It’s poor surf conditions, plain and simple. There’s a bit of glassy morning wind early on the 19th, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no waves to ride.

We hit a real dead zone from the 21st to the 24th. There’s just nothing on offer. The swell drops to 0.3ft, and the energy numbers crater to between 2 and 8. It’s a proper flat spell. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.

Things start to look a little more interesting around the 25th of August. The swell bumps up to 2ft on the morning of the 25th, coming from the NE. The period is short at 7 seconds, and the energy is still weak at 47, but it’s something. The wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze, which isn't ideal, but it's clean.

The 26th sees the biggest swell of the window so far. On Wednesday morning, we get 4ft from the NE, with a short 5-second period. The combined energy is up to 63, which is still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen. The wind is a light cross-shore, which will chop it up a little. This might be where you could get a few crumbly ones if you’re desperate. The water temp is 85°, which is about average for this time of year, and that’s the first break I’m mentioning so there you go.

After that, it’s a slow fade again. The 27th has 2ft, with a little more energy (48), but it doesn’t last. The rest of the month and into September is mostly in the 0.3ft to 2ft range. The periods start stretching out a bit, getting into the 10-12 second range by the 30th and 31st, which would normally be a good sign, but the swell heights are just too small to do anything with. The energy levels stay weak, mostly in the teens and twenties.

There is no standout in this entire forecast. Nothing is even close to being worth a special mention. The forecast quality for this location is just not there. If you’re an absolute beginner and you just want to paddle around on a board, the mornings on the 27th or the 30th with glassy conditions and a bit of ankle-to-knee-high slop might be okay. But for anyone looking for a real wave, this is a no-go. The 4ft on the 26th is the biggest, but with that short period and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a mess. It looks more interesting for lying on your board and floating than for surfing.

I’d say the outlook is bleak. We’ve got a 16-day window, and there’s just no good surf to be found. The good news is Table Rock is a fairly consistent spot, so a blank run like this isn’t the norm. Forecasts can change, so I’d check back in a few days, but for now, don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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