Zero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with each other – the next two weeks are a rough patch for your local spot. The ocean is pretty much asleep.

We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell. For the first ten days, it’s a flat spell. The swell is coming from the SSW, but it’s got no height and no juice. Most days, you’re looking at knee-high slop, and even that’s being generous.

The water is a real talking point. For the first spot we look at, the water temp is 72°F. That’s a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. Very unusual. You can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Alright, let’s go through the dates. From August 3rd all the way through to the 10th, it’s a total blank. The wind is a mess, mostly onshore or cross-shore, making it even worse. The wave energy is tiny, all under 100, which tells you the ocean is just flat.

The 12th of August shows a tiny glimmer. The real standout of the whole 16 days is Friday, August 14th. The morning is a write-off, but that afternoon is the one. The swell is still small at 2ft, but it’s an 18-second period groundswell from the SSW. The wind is clean and cross-offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. The wave energy is moderate (525) – the strongest we’ll see. This is a point break, which is perfect for a long period swell like this. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it barely ever breaks, so if you’re a beginner, this is a rare chance. Expect crowds because it’s the only option.

August 15th has a similar setup with a bit more height (3ft) but a shorter period, so it won’t be as clean. The 16th and 17th see the swell fade. A couple of afternoons on the 17th and 18th have clean wind, but the swell is too small to matter.

Honestly, August 14th is your only real shot. The rest of the two weeks is a long gap of flat, frustrating conditions. For the rest of it, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

Stay patient. This is a normal blank run for this area.

Rusty.

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