Westport-The Groins Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so strap in.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a stretch of nothing special. The waves are there, but they’re small and the wind’s never quite your friend. It’s that classic “could be worse, but you won’t be calling in sick for it” kind of surf. We’re looking at a few days of barely rideable slop, with most of the energy coming in weak and jumbled. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 62°F, so a little less time in the hood is a bonus.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Thursday the 13th. The waves bump up a bit to 5ft, with a period of 8 seconds, but the key is that wind – it’s glassy. Dead calm, slight air. That’s the kind of clean surface that makes even an ordinary day feel special. The energy is moderate (377), nothing to write home about, but it’s the cleanest it’s been. The swell is coming from the WNW, which is workable. It’s still a beach/jetty set-up, so don’t expect perfection, but Thursday morning is a chance to get some fun ones when nowhere else has looked good.

After that, we slide back into a bit of a lull. Small waves, cross-shore breezes, and a few days where it’s just not worth the paddle. The energy picks up a little at times but the quality takes a nosedive. This is the part of the forecast where you find other things to do.

Now, let’s talk about the second week. There’s a bigger pulse of swell forecast for the week after, around the 18th and 19th. On the 18th, the swell is pushing 5ft and the energy is getting seriously strong (1040), but it’s coming in with a cross-onshore wind that’s going to chop it up. It’s a lot of water moving, but it’ll be messy.

Hold on, though. The real standout, the one you should circle, is the morning of Wednesday the 19th. That’s where it all comes together. Swell is still solid at 5ft, and the period stretches out to 12 seconds – that means proper groundswell with some power behind it. The wind is offshore, a gentle 9 mph from the south, and the comment says it's "gentle offshore and clean." The energy is strong (738). This is the pick of the whole forecast. It’s a promise, but one that’s a week away, so we keep our fingers crossed. It’s going to be a bit much for the groms, but for anyone who’s been surfing a while, this is the morning to be out there. The swell direction is from the west, which suits this spot well.

The wind looks like it might clean up into Thursday the 20th morning too, with the swell still a solid 4ft on a 10-second period and light cross-offshore winds. A good backup, but Wednesday is the day.

So, to sum it up: don't bother with the first week, get excited for the 19th, and maybe the 20th morning if it holds. Keep it on your radar. It’s promising but not set in stone yet.

Rusty, out.

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