Watermans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Watermans.

First off, the water’s sitting at about 65°F, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year. Nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it.

We’ve got a solid stretch of surf on the horizon, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The early part of the week is a bit average, but there are a couple of absolute gems lurking further out.

Wednesday, July 29th: We kick off with a clean 3.3ft SW groundswell (17 sec period) in the morning under a NE cross-off breeze. It’s small but workable for beginners. The afternoon pushes up to 4.9ft SW, still clean, and the energy is ramping up. It’s not epic, but it’s a gentle start.

Thursday, July 30th: Thursday morning is clean again, 3.9ft SW swell (16 sec). The afternoon sees the wind switch to a light W onshore, which isn’t ideal, but the morning is the pick.

Friday, July 31st: Friday morning gets a bit bigger with a 5.6ft WSW swell (16 sec) and a cross-breeze. It’s clean enough, but the afternoon gets messy with onshore wind and a 6.9ft swell. Not the best.

Saturday, August 1st: Saturday morning is clean with a 7.9ft SW swell (15 sec), but the wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable. The afternoon gets choppier. This swell is pushing over 8ft, so it’s getting into expert territory.

Sunday, August 2nd – THE FIRST STANDOUT: This is the one to circle. Sunday afternoon we see a 6.6ft WSW swell (13 sec) with glassy conditions – flat calm, no wind at all. The water will look like a mirror. The energy is moderate, but the clean surface means you’ll get some long, smooth lines. This is a prime window for experienced surfers.

Monday, August 3rd: Monday morning is also glassy, with a 4.9ft WSW swell (14 sec). Clean and smooth. A great follow-up to Sunday.

Now it gets serious. From Tuesday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 6th, the swell pumps up hard, reaching 8.2ft to 11.5ft WSW. But the wind gets ugly – cross-on and onshore, making for choppy, lumpy conditions. These days are for the diehards or maybe the kites, not for a quality paddle session.

Friday, August 7th – THE SECOND STANDOUT: This is the big one. Friday morning we get a massive 14.8ft WSW swell (12 sec), but here’s the kicker – the wind is a light SSE cross-off, and it’s clean. The energy is absolutely pumping. This is a heavy, powerful swell, strictly for experts. It’s going to be a wild, memorable session if you’ve got the nerve.

Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th: Big, messy, and windy. Strong onshore winds and huge swell. Stay on the beach.

Monday, August 10th to Tuesday, August 11th: Swell stays big (6.6ft to 9.8ft) but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on. Not worth the fight.

Wednesday, August 12th – THE FINAL BIG ONE: Wednesday morning we hit the peak of the run. A 13.1ft WSW swell (18 sec period, very long period groundswell) with a light SE cross-off wind. Clean. The energy is colossal. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. At a reef break like Watermans, that long period will produce thick, heavy barrels. Experts only. The crowd will be there, so get in early.

Thursday, August 13th: Thursday morning is still clean with a 11.5ft WSW swell (16 sec) and a light cross-off. Another good option for the brave.

The real standouts for the whole forecast are Sunday, August 2nd afternoon for the glassy, smooth 6.6ft surf, and Friday, August 7th morning for the raw power of a 14.8ft clean swell.

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