Damp Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a grim stretch for Damp. The entire 16-day window is a flat, quiet mess. There’s nothing that even qualifies as a proper surf session, let alone a standout. From the start on Tuesday, July 21st, right through to Wednesday, August 5th, we’re looking at a long, empty run of tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions.

The only time you’ll see any movement at all is on the afternoon of July 21st, with a pathetic 1.0 ft of north swell at a 3-second period. The combined energy is a measly 2 (2), so there’s no power behind it. The water is a warm 67°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal – that’s notably warm for the time of year. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, so the surface is clean, but there’s just nothing to ride.

Then, on Thursday the 23rd afternoon, another 1.0 ft from the north, period of 4 seconds, energy of 2 (2). The wind is a light cross from the north at 6 mph, but again, it’s barely a ripple.

Later, on Sunday, July 26th morning, there’s a whisper of 0.7 ft north swell, period 3 seconds, energy 1 (1), with a moderate offshore wind from the west at 12 mph. Clean, but useless.

The last little flicker comes on Monday, August 3rd afternoon: a 2 ft east swell, period 4 seconds, energy 6 (6). The wind goes glassy – that’s a rare treat for the surface – but the swell is still too small and weak to do anything with.

The rest of the time? It’s all zeros. Nothing. Nada. For a spot that’s inconsistent anyway, this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. It’s the kind of forecast that makes you want to take up golf. Don’t bother checking the boards for at least a week and a half. Things could change, but right now, it’s dead.

Rusty.

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