15th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s coming up for 15th Street. It’s a bit of a slow burn, to be honest, but there are a couple of windows to keep an eye on.

Right now, we’re starting off pretty flat. The first few days are a write-off with small, weak swell and poor conditions. The water’s sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you will need patience.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 26th. The swell starts to build with a 4ft to 5ft pulse from the SSW, and the combined energy is moderate (1182). The period is around 13 seconds, so it’s got some push. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’ll be ridable. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

Then we get a little more interesting on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. The swell sticks around in the 4ft to 5ft range from the SSW and SW, with periods stretching to 15-19 seconds, meaning there’s proper groundswell energy in the water. The energy readings are solid (1048-1059). The wind is light and cross to cross-onshore, which keeps the surface reasonably clean. This is a good stretch for a longboard or a funboard, especially if you can pick the right tide.

The standout period, though, is the weekend of Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. The swell is consistent at 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a long period of 15-17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’ll wrap in nicely at this exposed spot. The combined energy is strong (1109 on Saturday afternoon). The wind is light – offshore on Sunday morning, and light cross-onshore on Saturday. This is the cleanest and most consistent window of the whole 16-day run. 15th Street is a consistent spot, so it’s your best bet.

After that, it fades off again. The first week of September sees the swell back down to small, marginal stuff. The long-range look into the 4th of September shows a bit of a bump from the WNW, but it’s only a 5ft with a short 9-second period, which won’t have much shape. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it.

So, to wrap it up: the start is a total dud, but the last week of August, especially the 29th and 30th, is where you want to be. Expect consistent, long-period SSW groundswell in the 4ft to 4ft range with light winds. It’s not a monster session, but it’s clean, fun, and surfable. Crowds are often here, so be ready to share.

Rusty.

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