Waverly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. The next couple of weeks are pretty bleak for a proper paddle, I won't sugar-coat it. The swell is small, the winds are mostly messy, and it looks like we’re going to be staring at a lot of closeouts and chop. There is a bit of a gap at the start here, with nothing worth paddling out for until we get into the middle of the month, and even then, it's not going to be anything to write home about.

The first real chance of anything comes around Thursday the 14th. The swell bumps up a touch to about 3 feet, but it’s coming from the S with a period of just 6 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-affected junk. The combined energy reading is 92, which is weak to moderate, but the wind is up and it's cross-shore, so it’s going to be a battle. Waverly (United States) is our only break on the cards, and it’s a breakwater, which can handle some of this, but the wind just kills it. It’s not a beginner wave, either, and it will be closing out more than stacking up.

The following day, the 15th, has a similar story. Swell hangs around 3 to 3 feet from the SSE, period stretches to 8 seconds, which is a slight improvement, but it’s still onshore and bumpy. The energy is weak, around 88. It’s not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s the one true standout in this whole period. On Sunday the 16th, the wind drops out completely. Glassy. The swell is tiny, a mere 1 foot, but the conditions will be clean. It’s not a wave you’ll get barreled on, but for a longboard or a funboard, it could be a fun little session. The break is very consistent, and while crowds are sometimes an issue, a clean and tiny day like this might keep a few people away. The energy is feeble, only reading 11, but the lack of wind is a major plus. This is your best bet for a splash, not a serious surf.

After that, the middle of the week looks like we’re back to small, short-period leftovers. The 17th and 18th have some swell from the SSE/SE, but it’s all cross-onshore and blown out. The energy numbers are low, and the wave heights are down around 0.5 to 2 feet. It’s not worth the effort.

So, to sum it up: the conditions are poor for the majority of these 16 days. The only real highlight is that glassy morning on the 16th, but it’s tiny. The rest is a write-off. We’ve got a long flat spell ahead, and the swell just isn’t showing up. It’s a bit of a blank run, which can happen in this area. The water temp is 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it won’t be cold while you’re sitting there wondering where the waves went.

Keep an eye on it, though. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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