Two Ways Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about Two Ways.

We’ve got a solid 16-day forecast, and it’s not a total bust or flat. It starts off promising right now. Wednesday afternoon, we’re looking at clean waist-high waves around 4ft out of the SSW, with a long 15-second period. That’s real groundswell, giving the waves shape and punch. Wind is a light cross-off from the W at just 3 mph. Water temp is about 86°, which is average for this time of year. The swell energy is moderate, at 958.

Thursday morning drops a touch to 4ft, same SSW direction, still a solid 14-second period. Wind picks up to 9 mph cross-shore from the WSW, so not perfect glass, but still rideable. Energy eases to 833. Thursday afternoon the wind backs off to 6 mph, still cross-shore. Decent option for a paddle.

Friday gets messy. Swell drops to 3ft, wind turns cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 to 12 mph. Choppy. Not worth it.

Saturday morning is still messy with 4ft of short period 8-second SE swell and onshore wind. But Saturday afternoon is a real gem: wind goes glassy calm from the NW at 3 mph, and the swell cleans up to 3ft from the SSW with a 13-second period. Energy drops to 346, but conditions will be clean and fun. That’s a good window.

Sunday morning looks clean too, with 2ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, light cross-off wind from the W. Small but clean. Sunday afternoon the period jumps to 17 seconds – very long. That’ll make the reef work, though at 2ft it’s pretty tiny.

Now, Monday the 20th of July morning is a standout: glassy conditions, 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, calm air. Energy is a healthy 650. This is where I’d want to be – proper clean lines, decent size for an intermediate, and not too big. Crowds are always possible here, so get in early.

Tuesday the 21st is another little gem – completely glassy both morning and afternoon. Morning has 2ft from the SSW, afternoon picks up 4ft SE windswell with an 8-second period. The periods are short, but glassy conditions will make it fun.

The next few days build. Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th: Wednesday sees clean 4ft to 4ft SSE swells with short 8-9 second periods, but offshore NNW winds at 6 mph. Thursday the 23rd is a real high point: 5ft of SSE swell, 9-second period, clean offshore wind all day. Energy hits 662 – moderate but good push. This is the best size of the first week, though the short period makes it a bit crumbly. Still, for the size and clean wind, it’s a top pick.

Friday the 24th holds at 5ft to 4ft, similar conditions. Good, clean.

Saturday the 25th drops back to 3ft to 3ft from the SSW with longer periods (14-15 seconds). Afternoon goes glassy again – a clean, small session.

Sunday the 26th brings a change. Swell stays around 3ft from the SSW, but wind goes cross-onshore from the ESE/E at 3 to 6 mph. The afternoon has a massive 18-second period, and energy hits 1050. That’s a lot of power for small waves, but bumpy with the onshore breeze. Not the best call.

Now, the second week turns ugly. From Monday the 27th through Thursday the 30th of July, we get onshore winds from the SSE at 9 to 15 mph, and a building swell from the SSW. Heights go from 4ft up to 5ft, with periods from 14 to a monstrous 21 seconds on the 30th. Energy levels are huge – from 1453 up to 2416. That’s very strong power, but blown out and messy. This is not for paddling. That much energy with onshore wind makes it look better for the kite crowd than a regular surfer.

Overall, the best window is the first week, with the real standouts being Saturday afternoon and Monday morning for glassy conditions. The best size with clean wind is Thursday the 23rd of July. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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