Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Wraps. The outlook is pretty grim, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with barely a glimmer of hope. The first recommendation for any kind of surf doesn’t even show up until Thursday, August 11th, and even then it’s a real scrappy affair.

For the first week and a half, from Thursday, July 30th right through to Wednesday, August 12th, it’s just a relentless onslaught of cross-onshore wind. The wind is mostly from the ENE, blowing at 15 mph to 28 mph, absolutely ruining any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, size-wise, but it’s all short-period, wind-affected junk. The combined energy (305 to 1055) is moderate to strong, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The only break on offer is Wraps itself. It’s a beginner spot, fairly consistent, but with the wind howling like this, it’s just not worth it. The swell direction is ENE, and the optimum swell here is from the NE, so it’s not even perfectly aligned. The 5 ft to 8 ft waves are just blown-out, messy lines. Honestly, with that much wind and that kind of swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. I’d keep the board in the car.

Now, after that long, bleak run, we finally get a tiny break in the weather. On Thursday, August 11th, we’ve got a light breeze swinging from the SSE at 6 mph. The wind state is “cross” and the wave comment switches from “poor” to “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The swell drops to 4 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7-8 seconds. The combined energy is around 203-220. That’s a step in the right direction, but it’s still not good. It’s a marginal call, and the risk of thunderstorms is there. It’s the best we’ve got in the whole 16 days, but I wouldn’t call it a standout. It’s more of a “maybe if you’re desperate” situation.

After that brief tease, it’s back to the same old story on Friday the 12th and through the rest of the window. The wind picks back up, the waves get messy again, and we’re back to zero scores. The whole period is a write-off. The only positive is that this blank run is not unusual for the area when the wind sets in like this. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d be looking for a new hobby for a while.

Stay patient, and keep your eye on the charts. Rusty.

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