The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, the Spot faithful. Rusty here.

Right off the bat, this run is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a real feast-or-famine situation in the forecast. The early part of the week offers some half-decent waves, but the real story is what’s brewing for the second weekend. We’re looking at a solid south groundswell that could be a proper standout, but it’s going to demand your respect.

The Spot has a fairly consistent setup, so even when it’s quiet, there’s usually something. The water temp is sitting at about 72°, which is just about normal for this time of year.

Alright, let’s get into the daily grind. Saturday morning kicks things off with a cloudy sky and a 6ft south swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate with a reading of 1087, but with a cross-off breeze, the surface stays clean. It’s decent, but nothing to write home about. Saturday afternoon picks up a little, bumping to 6ft from the south, energy jumping to 1264, still clean with that cross-off wind. This is where experienced surfers will find the best of the early period.

Sunday is a step back. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSW and a cross-shore wind makes things a bit bumpy. The energy fades to 648. Monday and Tuesday try to salvage things. Tuesday is the pick of this first half, with clean conditions and a glassy afternoon. Expect a 6ft easterly swell at 9 seconds (529 energy) turning glassy by the afternoon. It’s a rare moment of pure calm.

Now, Wednesday through Friday morning is a write-off. Onshore winds and dropping energy make for frustrating sessions. Don’t bother paddling out.

But then, hold onto your boards. Things get proper interesting for Saturday, July 18th. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SSW, a long 13-second period and a massive 6264 reading on the energy scale. This is not beginner territory; the wave heights are well over 8ft so you need to be on your game. The wind stays cross-off, keeping the face clean. Sunday, July 19th, is a write-off again though, as strong onshore winds ruin the party. Then it fizzles out into small, onshore slop for the rest of the run.

So, the honest call: The Spot on Saturday, July 18th, morning is your absolute standout. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell from the optimum south direction, with clean winds. The energy is insane. Just know that this much juice and period can make a beach-and-reef break like this a bit unruly, so keep your wits about you. The rest of the forecast is either average or poor, so save your energy for that Saturday session.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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