Telescopes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Telescopes.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the radar, but the real standout is shaping up a fair way out. The water is sitting at 30° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

The action kicks off on Sunday the 16th with a morning session. Swell is coming in at 4 ft from the south, with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and combined energy is moderate at 926. Winds are light cross-off from the SSE, so the waves will be clean. This is a reef break, and that long period can make it a bit fickle, but the conditions are solid. The afternoon drops to 3 ft with cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit messier.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th offer clean conditions in the mornings with that cross-off wind, but the swell is mixed. Tuesday morning sees the swell bump to 6 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 2041. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is a moderate breeze, so it’s not glassy. The afternoon gets a cross-chop, so mornings are the call.

Now, the first real standout comes on Wednesday the 19th. The morning has 8 ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period—that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy hits 3823, which is strong. Winds are light cross-off from the SSE, making for clean waves. This is getting into expert territory, size-wise, and at a reef break, it’ll be a proper session for those with skill. The afternoon, the wind picks up and goes cross-shore, so it’s a bit less clean.

Thursday the 20th is also strong, with 8 ft swell and 16-second period, combined energy 3041. The morning is clean with a moderate cross-off breeze, and the afternoon goes lighter and cleaner. This is still expert-level surf.

We’ve got a bit of a lull from Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd, with swell dropping to 5 ft to 6 ft. The mornings are clean, but the energy is moderate. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so be aware.

The next window that looks good is Monday the 24th. Morning has 4 ft of south swell, 17-second period, combined energy 1421. Light cross-off wind, clean waves. The afternoon gets cross-shore, so morning is best.

From Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 28th, the swell sits around 3 ft to 4 ft, mostly from the SSW with periods of 14 to 16 seconds. Mornings are clean with light wind, and combined energy is moderate, in the 700 to 1000 range. Good for a longboard or a fun board.

Friday the 28th afternoon has a nice little pulse: 4 ft from the SW, 14 seconds, light cross-off wind, clean.

Saturday the 29th afternoon is worth a mention: 4 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, combined energy 1341. Gentle cross-off breeze, clean. That’s a solid afternoon session.

Sunday the 30th is a beauty: 6 ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, combined energy 1449. Light cross-off wind all day, clean. That’s a great day for experienced surfers and strong intermediates.

But the absolute standout of the entire forecast is Monday the 31st. Morning has 7 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy 3238. Wind is light offshore from the ENE—perfect for a reef break. The waves will be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. This is expert-level surf, no doubt. The afternoon stays clean but the wind goes cross-shore, so get it in the morning.

The only real gap is right at the start. There’s no surf recommended before the 16th, so the first few days of the period are flat. After that, it’s a solid run with only a few quiet days between the 21st and 24th.

Overall, Telescopes is the only break on the menu, and it’s a consistent reef. The 19th and the 31st are the two standouts, with the 31st being the pick of the whole period. Get out there.

Rusty.

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