Taylors Mistake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at our local spot, Taylors Mistake. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up.

The first chance for a paddle doesn’t come until Wednesday, August 19th. Wednesday morning we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the SSE, with a long 15-second period, and a moderate energy of 186. The wind is a light WSW cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are just too weak. The afternoon is similar, with a 2ft swell from the E, a 10-second period, and a moderate energy of 124. The wind goes glassy, but the surf is still very ordinary.

Thursday the 20th gives us a cruel tease. The morning is glassy with a light WSW breeze, but the swell is only 1ft with a tiny energy of 39. It’s a beautiful surface with nothing underneath. After that, it flatlines for days. Swell drops to 0.7ft and 0.3ft, with onshore winds and energy readings in the teens. Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th are just as bad.

The one real standout is Monday, August 24th. The morning brings a glassy session with a 3ft swell from the north. The period is a super short 4 seconds, so it’s not going to have much power, but the wind is completely calm. The combined energy is only 39, so it’s weak, but with the glassy surface, it’ll be the cleanest wave we’ve seen in a week. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so 3ft is perfect for a fun, easy session.

Looking further out, the end of the month stays poor. Saturday, August 29th, morning has a 3ft swell from the NE, with a 9-second period and a moderate energy of 159. The wind is a light WSW cross-off, so it’ll be clean. That’s a surfable wave, but the conditions are still described as “very ordinary.” The water temperature is about 50°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but it’s still cold.

There’s another small chance on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning has a 2ft swell from the SE, with a 14-second period and a moderate energy of 110. The wind is light and variable, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon sees a 2ft swell from the SSE with a 15-second period and a stronger energy of 170, but the wind turns onshore from the east, messing it up.

Overall, the pick of the bunch is Monday morning, August 24th. It’s the only time where the glassy conditions and a half-decent size come together. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The setup is so weak it’s almost more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. Hang in there, the forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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