Westport-The Groins Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be honest, it’s a pretty grim picture for a while. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf and cross-onshore winds that’s going to keep the waves messy and uninviting. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at the closeouts.

The first real chance of anything even resembling a surf comes up on Thursday the 13th. We’ll see a small bump of 4ft from the WNW at Westport-The Groins (Westport_The-Groins). The wind will be light and cross-off, which is the first clean window we get. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only thing that’s even surfable. After that, it’s back to small, blown-out dribble for days.

Then there’s a long gap of nothing but poor conditions. The wind just doesn’t let up, and the swell stays tiny and messy. It’s a real test of patience.

Looking further out, things get a bit more interesting around Tuesday the 18th. The energy starts to build significantly, with the combined swell energy jumping up into the strong range (1353). We’re looking at a bigger WNW swell pushing through, with wave heights up to 6ft by the afternoon. But here’s the kicker – the wind is still cross-on from the NW, which will chop it all up. The swell is there, but the quality just won't be. This size is also getting to be a bit much for the beginners.

The swell continues into Wednesday the 19th, with 5ft from the W and a period of 11 seconds. It’s got a bit more punch, but again, the wind is just ruining it. This stretch is looking more like a battle with the elements than a fun surf.

Honestly, if the wind doesn’t swing offshore, this bigger swell is going to be a mess. With the beach/jetty setup and the persistent onshore breeze, this might be a week to give the board a rest or maybe look at other ways to get your fix. The conditions through that period are just poor.

So, the standout, if you can call it that, is that small window on Thursday morning the 13th. It’s small, but it might be the cleanest wave you’ll see for a long time. The bigger stuff later in the month is full of potential, but it’s a promise that’s far from being kept right now.

Rusty, signing off.

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