Wests and Seconds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf ahead at Wests and Seconds.

Right now, the outlook is pretty grim. We've got a solid run of poor conditions stretching through the first few days. The swell is actually decent size – around 4 ft to 8 ft from the SSW – and the combined wave energy is moderate to strong (624 to 3320), but the wind is a nightmare. It's blowing cross-onshore or onshore from the S, SE, or ESE at 12 to 22 mph, just wrecking any chance of a clean face. The water temp sits at 62° for the first session, which is normal for the time of year.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore direction from the E and NE, and the swell drops a bit to the 4 ft to 6 ft range. The energy is moderate (848 to 1676), and while the surf is labelled as "marginal," the cleaner conditions mean you could find a fun, manageable wave if you pick your tide right. The long period of 15 seconds on the SSW groundswell suggests decent shape, but the energy is moderate.

Friday the 11th is when we start to see a glimmer of hope. The morning has a light offshore wind from the N at 12 mph, and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW. The combined energy is still moderate at 636, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. It won't be huge, but the conditions are good and the surf should be clean, making it a solid option for a longboard or a small-wave board after a frustrating week.

That brings us to the first real standout. Monday the 14th morning. This is the one. The wind goes completely glassy – calm, 0 mph – and we get a clean 7 ft SSW groundswell with a moderate 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1851), but the conditions are described as "excellent surf for experienced surfers." The water temp is normal. This is an opportunity for a serious session for the advanced crew. The swell is over 5 ft, so it's pushing into advanced territory.

Looking further out, there’s another potential standout on Saturday the 19th afternoon. The wind is light offshore from the NW at 6 mph, and the swell jumps up to 10 ft from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (3095), and the 14-second period still has some punch. Conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." This is big, clean, and powerful – definitely for experts only, as it's well over 8 ft. It's a promising call, but being two weeks out, treat it as a possibility rather than a certainty.

Sunday the 20th morning also looks clean with the wind light from the NW, and a more manageable 6 ft SSW swell, which could be the best option if the Saturday swell is too big or the wind shifts.

To sum it up, we’ve got a rough start with messy, windy conditions through the early part of the week. The tide is the key on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday offers a clean, small option. The board meeting for advanced surfers is on Monday the 14th morning for the cleanest, most powerful session of the first week. Keep an eye on Saturday the 19th for another big, clean swell if you’re experienced. The long gap of poor to marginal surf from the start to the 11th is a real bummer, but it won't stay flat forever.

Rusty.

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