Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Albatross. This is a sheltered beach-and-reef setup, and it’s going to be a real mixed bag over the next fortnight. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We kick off Monday, July 20th, with a solid 8ft WSW swell rolling in. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell, and the combined energy is a beefy 2460, that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is a standout for the early part of the week – it’s big, it’s punchy, and it’s got good shape for experienced surfers. The wave comment says excellent, and I’m feeling it. This spot is consistent, so you can trust it. Crowds are possible here, but with that size, it’ll thin out the pack.

Monday afternoon sees the swell drop to 6ft, still WSW, with a clean offshore breeze. Very good surf, but not as pumping as the morning.

Tuesday, July 21st, starts off glassy. The swell is 6ft from the SW, and the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. It’s going to have heaps of energy (1707) and will be super clean. The wave comment is very good. This is another top pick. Just remember, those long-period swells can break a bit straight on a beach setup, but this is a reef and beach mix, so the reef should groom it nicely.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is another glassy morning with a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period. Very good surf, clean lines. The afternoon gets a bit windier, but still a solid option.

Thursday, July 23rd, has a morning of 7ft SW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds – short period, weaker energy (1099). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean but the waves will be a bit weaker and more crumbly. The afternoon, however, is a beast: 12ft SW swell, 11-second period, and a strong offshore wind. The combined energy hits 3279, that’s strong. The wave comment says marginal, but for experienced surfers, that’s a serious, powerful wave. It’s big, it’s offshore – a real challenge.

Friday, July 24th, is a write-off. Onshore wind, 12ft SSW swell, and the energy is massive (6437 in the morning), but it’s poor. Too big and messy for paddling, better for kites.

Saturday, July 25th, brings a return to form. Glassy morning, 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, strong energy at 2150. The wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout. The afternoon is cross-shore, but still a decent wave.

Sunday, July 26th, is marginal. The wind is onshore or cross-on, with 7ft to 6ft SW swell. Not your best day.

Now, from Monday, July 27th, through to the end of the month, things get patchy. The 27th has strong cross-offshore winds (28 mph in the morning) with a 7ft SW swell, but the wave comment says poor, so don’t bother. The wind is too strong, even if it’s offshore.

Thursday, July 30th, is worth a mention. A glassy morning with a 8ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and good energy (1828). The wave comment says very good. That’s a solid, clean day.

The first week of August sees the swell dropping. Saturday, August 1st, has a 6ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind, good surf. Sunday, August 2nd, has a 3ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore, but the wind is strong. The wave comment is ‘good’ for the afternoon, so it’s doable but small.

The best of the whole run? Without a doubt, Monday morning July 20th, Tuesday morning July 21st, and Saturday morning July 25th. Those are the ones to circle. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching for a wave, especially in the second week.

Rusty.

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