Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough patch. The first week is pretty grim, honestly. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern for days, and the swell is a mixed bag of short-period junk. The water currently sits at a chilly 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll be fighting a lot of chop and bumpy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything clean.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 17th. The morning still looks a bit choppy, but by Friday afternoon, it’s a game-changer. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a 6 ft NW groundswell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is solid (922), and the conditions are shaping up for some very good surf. That’s your first standout.

Saturday the 18th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has cross-shore winds, but the afternoon goes glassy again. The swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s a long-period SW groundswell at 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with plenty of energy (944), but those long-period swells can be a bit straight at a beach break. For a reef setup like Third Reef, it might actually line up nicely. It’s worth a look.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th keep the glassy theme going. Sunday morning has 2 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and the afternoon bumps up to 3 ft from the same direction. The energy is still good (736 and 563). These are clean, long-period swells, but don’t expect much size. It’s small, but it’ll be smooth.

Now, if you’re looking for the best of the best, circle Thursday the 23rd. The morning looks glassy with a 6 ft NW swell at 9 seconds. The energy is pumping (799), and the wind is going to be perfect. That’s a solid, clean setup for a reef break. The afternoon ramps up to 7 ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-on, so the morning session is the pick.

Friday the 24th also sees some solid swell—7 ft to 7 ft from the NW with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (1031 in the afternoon). The wind is light, but it’s onshore or cross-on, so it won’t be as clean as Thursday morning. Still, there’s plenty of power there for experienced surfers.

After that, the last few days of the month get bumpy again. The wind picks up and the swell gets messy, so it’s not really worth planning for.

Overall, the standout is Friday the 17th afternoon and especially Thursday the 23rd morning. Surf wise, the best of the long-range looks promising but less certain. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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