Abalone Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch. This is a sheltered little reef setup, and it’s really feeling the pinch.

We are looking at a long, dry spell right out of the gate. From today, Thursday the 2nd of July, right through until the morning of Sunday the 12th of July, there is simply nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid 10-day gap with no real surf to speak of. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the whole setup just looks pretty grim. The combined wave energy is weak, barely getting into the moderate range at its best, peaking around 460 on the morning of Tuesday the 7th, but that’s with a clean onshore wind, so it’s all chop and no shape.

Now, there is a tiny glimmer. On the morning of Sunday the 12th of July, we finally get a moment of glass. The wind goes to “glass” – flat calm, and we get a weak 2ft swell rolling in from the SSW. The period is a short 14 seconds, and the wave energy is low at 201, so it’s not going to be pumping. But for a break this inconsistent, when you get a glassy window, you take it. It’ll be surfable, but very ordinary. The water temp is running at 69°F, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

After that brief reprieve, it’s right back to poor conditions and tiny swell for the rest of the period right through to Friday the 17th. Honestly, the standout option here is that Sunday morning glass-off. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only chance you’ve got for a clean wave.

So, to sum it up: until the 12th, don’t bother. For that Sunday morning glass session at Abalone Cove, there will be tiny 2ft SSW swell and flat calm winds. It could be a nice paddle, but keep the expectations low. After that, it dries up again.

Rusty.

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