Topaz Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round, me hearties. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Topaz Street. First thing you'll notice is the water: it's a balmy 72°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's bloody unusual, so you can leave the steamer at home.

Now, let's be straight with you. The next week and a bit is a write-off. We're looking at a solid gap from now through until at least the 8th of August with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, barely 1 to 2 feet, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, just messing up anything that might break. The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (100-111) on most days, so it's just small, sloppy junk.

Finally, on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August, we get a sniff of something. The swell bumps up to 2 feet from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds—that's a long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 210 (moderate), and the wind goes light and cross-offshore. The report says "clean." That's your window. It's not pumping, but for a quiet, clean paddle on a tiny wave, that's the best we've got. The afternoons turn to junk again, so get in early.

The 10th of August, Monday morning, is another similar-looking window. Same 2-foot SSW swell, light cross-offshore breeze, and the same "clean" note. It's a repeat of the Saturday morning, so if you miss it, you get another shot.

After that, we're back into the doldrums until the 15th of August. On the morning of Saturday the 15th, the swell pushes up to 2 feet from the SW, and the energy properly kicks into gear at 302 (strong). The wind is light cross-onshore, which is okay, but it's labelled "marginal." That's a bigger, more powerful wave on offer, but it'll be a bit lumpy. If you're an expert and want a bit more push, that's the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a way off, so keep an eye on it.

The 17th of August, Monday afternoon, throws a real curveball. A 3-foot swell from the west with a period of only 7 seconds—that's short-period, wind-driven slop. The wind is cross, 9 mph. The raw energy is there at 221, but with that wind and period, it's going to be a messy, choppy mess. Honestly, with that setup, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, for the standouts: the clean, tiny windows on the mornings of the 8th and 10th of August are your best bets for a fun, easy paddle. The larger, more powerful swell on the 15th of August is worth a look if you're keen, but it's a long way out and the conditions are only "marginal."

Rusty, signing off.

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