Vilano Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase: the next couple of weeks are looking lean. We've got a long stretch of tiny, gutless surf on tap. You're gonna have to be real selective about when you paddle out, if you paddle out at all.

We're looking at a solid week of nothing from now until Tuesday, the 26th. That's a big gap with no surf on offer. The swell is weak, the energy is in the dumps (values like 34, 37, 32), and conditions are poor. Don't even bother.

Now, Tuesday morning on the 26th. That's the one to circle on the calendar. We finally get a pulse of swell. It's small, 0.4m, but it's from the east with a long 16-second period. That's a groundswell, and the energy jumps to (112). The wind is light offshore from the WSW, which will keep it glassy at Vilano Jetty. This is a beach/jetty break, and it's fairly consistent. Water temps are about normal for this time of year. This is our best shot. That long period east swell on a jetty can produce a nice, clean peak. It's not big, but it'll have some shape and power.

The afternoon of the 26th is a different story. The swell bumps to 0.9m from the ESE and the energy goes nuts, hitting (668). That's a lot of juice. But the wind switches to a cross-shore from the SE, chopping it all up. It's a marginal call. The period is still a long 16 seconds, but the wind will ruin it. Maybe if the wind eases, it could be fun, but as it stands, it's not clean.

Thursday the 28th and Friday the 29th have some rideable waves. We're talking 0.6m to 0.7m with moderate energy (around 157 and 161). The winds are offshore on Thursday, which is a plus. The period drops a bit to 12-13 seconds, but it's still a decent groundswell. These days are okay, but they're not the main event. More of a "if you're keen" kind of surf.

And then it dies again. From the 29th of August through the 2nd of September, it's back to flatty. The swell drops to 0.4m or smaller, winds turn onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy fades away (values like 71, 40, 36). A pretty frustrating end to the run with another 4-5 day gap with no good options.

So here's the bottom line: the standout is Tuesday morning, the 26th of August at Vilano Jetty. It's small but clean, with a long-period swell and offshore wind. The afternoon has more size, but the wind is the enemy. Everything else is too small, too chopped, or both. So set your alarm for that Tuesday morning, and don't waste your energy on the rest.

Rusty.

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