Wests and Seconds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a single spot on the radar: Wests and Seconds. It’s a beach and reef setup that needs a solid SW groundswell, and it’s definitely one for the experienced crew – this isn’t a learner’s wave.

The water is sitting at 61°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is going to be Thursday, August 13th, in the morning. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy. The wind is a light WNW cross-off at 6 mph, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is pumping at 3458, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is big, clean, and powerful. It’s a cracker of a morning, but only for advanced surfers.

Friday the 14th keeps the quality going. The morning session is your best bet: 8 ft SSW swell, still with that 16-second period, and a NE cross-off at 9 mph. The energy is still strong at 2716. It’s a touch smaller than Thursday, but still very clean. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with an onshore shift, so get out early.

Saturday the 15th offers a solid morning option. The swell drops to 5 ft from the SSW, period is still a good 14 seconds, and we get a clean offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 1076. It’s a much more manageable size, and the conditions are pristine.

Sunday the 16th is a step down in quality. The morning is small at 3 ft, and the wind is a moderate cross-off. The afternoon picks up a little to 5 ft, but it’s hardly worth the paddle. There’s a bit of a gap in quality here.

Monday the 17th sees a return of the big swell direction, but with a lot of wind. The morning has a fresh 22 mph N offshore, making it clean but choppy. The afternoon looks better: 5 ft at 18 seconds, with a moderate N offshore at 12 mph. The energy is 1346. It’s clean and there’s plenty of juice for a point break style wave, but it’s a tricky session.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday, August 18th. This is a big one, but it comes with a warning. The morning offers a massive 13 ft swell from the SW, with a 16-second period. The energy is an enormous 9830. That is a serious amount of water moving around. The wind is onshore, though, so it’s going to be a beast of a closeout. This is for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a maybe. The afternoon improves to a 7 ft swell with light cross-on wind, but the morning is the only real window, and it’s a grumpy one.

The following week has a few more pulses. Saturday, August 22nd, in the morning is another one to watch. A 10 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a WNW cross-off at 12 mph makes for a powerful, clean day. The energy is 6552. This is a big, long-period groundswell that will suit the reef more than the beach, but it’s a strong, clean option.

Then Tuesday, August 25th, in the morning is your last real standout. A 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a light NNW cross-off at 6 mph. The energy is 2716. It’s clean, powerful, and nearly perfect for the set-up. This is a very promising long-range call.

The last week of the month has some energy, but the wind turns messy. Friday, August 28th, in the morning has a 7 ft SSW swell with a fresh 22 mph NNW offshore, so it’s clean but windy. Then the afternoon gets blown out with a strong onshore.

Overall, the best of the best is Thursday, August 13th, morning. The second best is Tuesday, August 25th, morning, but that’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts. There are plenty of gaps in the second week, but the swells that do show up are worth the wait.

Rusty.

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