Timber Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading to Timber Cove.

Truth is, we’re in for a rough stretch. From July 24th through the start of August, conditions are just plain poor. The wind is stuck cross-shore from the WNW, kicking up lumpy chop. Combined swell energy sits in the moderate range (600s to 900s), but it doesn’t matter because the wind spoils everything. There’s nothing worth paddling for.

At Timber Cove (Sonoma County), the water temp is 57°F, which is right around average for this time of year. Nothing strange there.

Things really go south on the afternoon of August 2nd. A bigger pulse of swell hits 7ft from the WNW, but with a 35 km/h NW wind blowing cross-shore, it’s just messy chop. The combined energy jumps to 1150 (strong), but it’s no good for a clean ride. That setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Not your day for a glassy wave.

The whole first week of August stays ugly. Wind stays fresh or moderate, cross-shore, and the swell is weak and short-period. There’s a light S breeze on the morning of August 6th, but the swell is only 3ft and still messy.

Way out there, on the morning of August 8th, we see a tiny 1ft swell from the W, but the period stretches to 15 seconds – real groundswell. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at just 10 km/h. Combined energy is only 143 (weak). It’s small, but with that long period and light wind, you might get a clean line on a longboard if you’re patient. But that’s a long way off and not set in stone.

The only possible standout is that August 8th window, and that’s a big maybe. The rest of the two weeks is a bust. Timber Cove is fairly exposed, but with persistent cross-winds and poor quality, you’re better off waiting. Forecasts can change, but right now this is a long, flat, choppy spell.

Keep your spirits up, but not your hopes.

Rusty.

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