Vero Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and pretty poor surf conditions on the cards. The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until late in the period, so we’re looking at a big gap of about a week and a half with nothing worth paddling out for. The waiting game is on.

From now through the end of July and into the first week of August, Vero Beach Pier is seeing waves that barely reach 1 ft, with a combined swell energy that’s barely a whisper (20 or less). The swell is coming from the east, with a short period around 8 seconds—just not enough push to get you excited. The wind does try to help out with some clean, offshore mornings, but with no swell to back it up, it’s a flat, glassy pond. It’s a real bummer.

The second week of August doesn’t offer much hope either. We’re still stuck in a pattern of ankle-biters, with the swell height staying under 3 ft. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy climbs a little into the 20-30 range, but it’s still weak. The swell period drops to a very short 4 seconds, which is just wind-chop—no real power, no shape. It’s looking more like a session for the kite surfers than a surfboard.

But hold on, there is one glimmer of hope. If you’re patient, look towards Monday, August 10th and Monday afternoon. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the southeast, with a combined energy hitting 36. It’s still not going to be a world-beater, but this is the best we’ve got. The morning is clear, with a gentle cross-onshore breeze. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the energy feels like it’s trying. For a break that’s fairly consistent, this is the standout window, but keep your expectations in check.

That’s the long and short of it. A long dry spell, one tiny window, and a whole lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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