Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The ocean’s got some life in it over this stretch, but it’s not a non-stop party. We’re looking at a solid run of SSW groundswell, but the size and conditions are going to have you picking your sessions carefully. The first few days are building, then we get a real pulse of energy that’s got some serious teeth to it. After that, it eases back, but there’s still waves to be had.

We’re kicking things off at Temples on Wednesday morning, August 5th. It’s an exposed reef and point set-up, so it handles this southwest energy well. First light sees a clean 6ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and a light offshore ESE breeze. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and there’s push to it. The combined energy is solid at 1451, so there’s some grunt. It’s a bit of a mellow start, but a good way to get the week going.

The swell builds through Thursday and into Friday. Thursday morning is a bit raw at 7ft with a 17-second period, and that fresh offshore wind adds some texture. The energy is jumping up (2460). By Friday, we’ve got a solid 8ft of SSW swell with a 17-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is kicking into a higher gear now (3331). This is where it starts getting real for the experienced crew. This isn’t a spot for the faint of heart when it’s this size.

The weekend holds in that 7ft to 8ft range, with offshores and a bit of rain at times. The energy stays strong, but the wave comment notes some “questionable tide conditions” at times, so you’ll want to nail the tide. Sunday afternoon sees the swell start to ease a touch.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday, August 10th, into Tuesday the 11th. The swell jumps to 10ft, and the energy readings go through the roof. Monday afternoon hits a massive 7001 on the combined energy, with a 19-second period. This is a serious groundswell. Tuesday morning is also 10ft with a 17-second period and a clean offshore wind, energy at 5580. This is the peak of the run. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The long period is going to make it line up well on this point and reef set-up, but it will be a handful. The water temp is still normal, but you won't be thinking about that.

After that peak, it backs down a bit but stays rideable. Wednesday the 12th still has 7ft and 7ft with clean offshores. Then we see another pulse on Thursday the 13th, back up to 10ft with a lighter offshore wind in the afternoon. More solid, powerful surf.

The second week gets a bit more inconsistent in terms of size, but there’s still plenty of swell. Friday the 14th holds at 8ft with good winds. The weekend of the 15th and 16th keeps that 7ft to 8ft range, though the winds pick up. By the 17th and 18th, it drops to 5ft to 6ft, still clean but with less push. There’s another pulse of energy around the 19th, back up to 8ft with good winds, so keep an eye on that one.

Overall, the best of it is undeniably that Monday-Tuesday window. That’s the one to clear your schedule for if you’re an expert looking for a proper tow. The rest of the time, there are waves, but you’ll be working for them. For everyone else, the smaller days early and late in the period will be more manageable. Just be smart.

Rusty.

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