Telescopes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Telescopes, a consistent advanced reef break that’s exposed to the SW. The water temp is sitting at 85°F, right around average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Friday morning, July 31st. We’re looking at a clean 3ft SSW swell, with a super long 17-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the SE, keeping the waves tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 931. Afternoon sees the swell bump up to 4ft, but the tide might be a bit tricky.

Saturday, August 1st, stays in the same groove with a 5ft SSW swell in the morning, but the cross-shore wind in the afternoon will put a bit of a bump on the surface. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is where it starts to get tasty. Clean 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the energy is climbing to 1059. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday, August 3rd, is a standout morning. We’ve got offshore wind from the ESE, 5ft SSW swell, and it’s glassy. The energy is moderate at 825. The wind swings to glassy calm in the afternoon. Then Tuesday, August 4th, sees the swell building to 5ft in the afternoon, but the wind goes cross-shore from the north, so it won’t be as clean. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are a bit of a write-off for paddle surfing as the wind picks up strong from the north, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The swell is pushing 7ft, so it’s got grunt, but the surface is messy. That setup might be more interesting for the kite crew.

The real standout is the first week of August. Friday, August 7th, delivers a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 18-second period and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong at 2844. This is a big, powerful groundswell – perfect for a reef like Telescopes. Saturday, August 8th, has a great afternoon slot with a clean 7ft SSW swell and light offshore wind. Sunday, August 9th, is another cracker with offshore winds and clean 6ft to 7ft surf.

The absolute best of the whole run is Tuesday, August 11th. This is a serious session. We’re looking at a 8ft to 10ft S swell, with a 19-second period. The wind is glassy calm in the afternoon and light cross-offshore in the morning. The combined energy is massive at 5689 and 5214. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The only caveat? That long period groundswell, over 15 seconds, can be a bit straight at some beach breaks, but for a reef like Telescopes, it’ll be a thing of beauty. It’s a long way out, so it’s a promising call, but it looks like one for the books.

The following week holds consistent swell, with the 13th and 14th of August offering clean, 6ft to 7ft surf with good energy. The 15th keeps the size up but the wind picks up a bit. Crowds are possible at Telescopes, but with that size, it’ll thin out the pack.

Stay safe, catch a few.

Rusty.

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