Zero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Frankly, it’s a bit of a slow cooker. We’re looking at a real lull for most of the run, but there’s a small window of alright waves early on if you’re keen. The best stuff is right at the start, and then it gets pretty skinny for a long stretch. The water is seriously warm, running about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is freakishly unusual.

The standout spot here is the only one in the mix: a point break. It’s a rare set-up, rarely breaks, but when it does, it can be a treat. It’s exposed to a SSW swell, and that’s exactly what’s coming.

Tuesday, July 28th is the day to circle. The morning kicks off with a 3ft SSW groundswell, period a chunky 17 seconds, so these are long, lully lines with plenty of energy. The combined energy is moderate at 694. Wind is light and onshore, so it’s a bit messy to start. But the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, still that long 17-second period, and the energy picks up to 860. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, and that’s going to glass it right off. Expect very clean, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the whole forecast. It’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday, July 29th sees a slight drop to 3ft, still a long 16-second period. The morning is clean with a light onshore breeze, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind that’ll put a little crinkle on the face. It’s still surfable, but not as clean as Tuesday.

Thursday, July 30th through Friday, August 1st keep the same story: 3ft to 4ft swell, periods dropping from 15 to 12 seconds. The winds are a mix of light onshore and moderate cross-offshore, offering some clean windows, especially in the afternoons. The energy is moderate, hanging around 600-300. It’s all marginal, but you can still get a wave if you’re patient.

Then the plug gets pulled. From Saturday, August 2nd all the way through to Monday, August 12th, we’re looking at a serious drought. Swell heights drop to 1ft to 3ft, and the combined energy plummets into the double digits, showing weak energy. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are described as poor to marginal. There’s a small pulse of energy around August 9th and 10th with a 2ft to 3ft swell, but it’s all cross-on and weak. This is a long, flat run. For a spot that rarely breaks, this kind of blank stretch is pretty normal.

The very end of the run, August 12th, shows a tiny uptick with a 2ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate at 395, but it’s a tease more than a real goer.

So, the call is clear: Tuesday afternoon, July 28th is your best shot. It’s the only real standout in the 16-day window. Get on it if you can, because after that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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