Wests and Seconds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead at Wests and Seconds, a real mix of clean waves and raw power. This spot is a beach-and-reef setup for the advanced crew, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell, so it’ll catch most of what’s coming.

The water’s sitting at 62°F with a temperature anomaly of -0.4°F, so it’s pretty much average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The run kicks off on Tuesday morning, August 4th, with a modest 3ft SSW swell but with a very long 20-second period, giving it proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate at 1063, and with a cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean. It’s a bit small, but that long period will make for some nice lines.
By Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, the swell has built to 7ft from the SSW (16-second period), and the wind drops to a light onshore S at 3 mph. The energy is strong at 2447. It’s a bit onshore, but the size is there.

The real standout window opens up on Thursday, August 6th. Morning brings a 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and we’ve got a clean offshore wind from the N at 12 mph. The energy is strong at 2431, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the early week. The afternoon holds that quality with a 7ft swell and a cross-off breeze.

Friday morning, August 7th, keeps the quality with a 7ft SSW swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s a bit windier. The energy is still strong at 2257.

We hit a rough patch Saturday, August 8th. The swell jumps to 10ft, but a near-gale cross-on shore wind from the SW at 31 mph blows it right out. The energy is very strong at 3468, but it’s a total mess. Sunday morning, August 9th, offers a clean 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. It’s powerful (energy 4372) but the wind is strong.

The waves get seriously big from Monday, August 10th, with a 13ft SSW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-on shore, ruining it. The energy is a massive 11884, but it’s lumpy and choppy. Tuesday, August 11th, is a write-off with a 25 mph cross-on wind and a 10ft swell. Then Tuesday afternoon sees a massive 18ft S swell (18-second period) with insane energy of 22994, but it’s too big and cross-on shore, so it’s a no-go for paddle surfing – that’s kite territory if anything.

The conditions settle back down on Wednesday, August 12th. The afternoon is the real gem: a 8ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with a light cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 3288, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is another standout.

Thursday, August 13th afternoon, is also excellent with a 6ft SSW swell and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 1753, but it’s clean.

The end of the run is a cracker. Friday, August 14th afternoon, brings a 8ft SSW swell, an 18-second period, and glassy conditions with a SE wind at 3 mph. The energy is very strong at 3996, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a top-tier call.

Saturday, August 15th morning, keeps the quality with a 8ft SSW swell and a clean cross-off wind. Then Sunday, August 16th afternoon, is another glassy session with a 7ft swell and no wind. The energy is strong at 2506.

We get one more real standout on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning brings a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period, an offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph, and the energy is a massive 10461. The report calls it “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers” – that’s the big one, a proper day for the heavy hitters.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Thursday, August 6th, for the clean, strong offshore swell, and Friday, August 14th afternoon, for the glassy, long-period power. The big Wednesday on the 19th is for the experts only.

Rusty out.

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