Toes Over Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start. We’ve got some small swell in the water, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, making things choppy and not much fun. The water is a warm 72°, which is way above normal for this time of year – feels more like a tropical swim than a winter surf. The wave energy is moderate, with the combined energy reading between 567 and 651 (moderate), but the wind is killing the quality. The calls are all “marginal” or “poor.” Leave the board in the truck for now.

Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 27th is a write-off. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 3ft, from the SSW. The wind is a light cross-onshore, better than a gale, but still not clean. The period is long, 18 to 24 seconds, which is groundswell, but there’s just no size to push it. The water is still way warmer than usual, but it doesn’t help the waves.

Monday, July 28th to Wednesday, July 30th – same story. The swell stays small, around 3ft to 3ft, with a period dropping to 16 to 17 seconds. The wind is still light cross-onshore or onshore. The energy is moderate (411 to 576), but the quality is just not there. It’s frustrating.

Thursday, July 31st to Friday, August 1st – finally, a little bump. The swell picks up to 4ft to 4ft, coming from the S and SSE. The period is down to 13 to 14 seconds, which is more average. The wind is still mostly onshore or cross-onshore, but the energy is building, hitting 653 (moderate). This is the best of a pretty average bunch, but it’s still just “marginal.” Not a standout, but the most rideable surf in the window.

Saturday, August 2nd to Wednesday, August 6th – the swell drops off a cliff. We’re back to 1ft to 3ft, with the period shortening to 11 to 13 seconds. The energy crashes down to 98 to 242 (weak). The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore. This is a proper lull. The water is still warm, but the waves are gone.

Thursday, August 7th to Saturday, August 8th – the last few days are the weakest of the whole forecast. The swell is only 1ft, with a very long period of 19 seconds on the 8th, but no size to push it. The energy is in the weak range (78 to 156). This is a total flat spell.

So, the standout option is Toes Over itself, but only on the Thursday, July 31st and Friday, August 1st mornings. The swell is 4ft to 4ft from the S and SSE, with a period of 13 to 14 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is not ideal, but it’s the best wind we’ll see. The water is still much warmer than normal. The crowds are possible, as it’s “sometimes” busy, but it’s a beach/jetty break, so it can handle a few people. It’s an advanced spot, but the swell is small enough for a strong intermediate to have a go. The combined energy is moderate (653, 538, 544), so it’s not a big day, but it’s the most consistent wave in the window. This is the one to aim for.

After that, it’s a long run of nothing until the 8th, which is a total flat spell. That’s over a week of very weak or no surf. It’s a tough stretch.

Rusty out.

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