Topaz Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a quiet start. The swell is tiny and the wind is not your friend at the get-go. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf with a few windows of cleaner conditions if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 72°, which is about 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, very unusual. You’ll be in shorties or maybe even a spring suit if you run hot.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window lands on Tuesday, July 28th at Topaz Street. That morning, you’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, and the wave energy is pumping at moderate-to-strong (566). The period is 17 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell in the water. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so the long period might make it a little straight-running, but with that wind, it’ll be the cleanest it gets all period. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.

Another one to pencil in is Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a 3ft S swell, clean conditions with a light SSE cross-offshore wind at 6 mph, and moderate energy (364). The period drops to 13 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable for a beach break. It’s not as good as the 28th, but it’s the only other day that looks worth a paddle.

There’s a real gap between July 28th and August 1st where the surf goes flat and messy. After that, from August 2nd onward, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The energy drops to double digits – weak stuff – and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. Not much to get excited about.

Bottom line: your window is the morning of July 28th and the morning of August 1st. Everything else is a write-off. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft on August 1st is doable, but the 3ft on the 28th will be cleaner. For the experienced crew, the 28th is your day.

Rusty.

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