Ammonias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Ammonias over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a pretty grim stretch for decent waves. The wind is locked in from the east-northeast almost every day, which is cross-shore here, and with a reef break like this, you really want something offshore to keep it from getting messy. The swell is all over the place, but the quality just isn't there. We're looking at a long run of poor conditions, with a few days that are barely marginal.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out is around Monday, July 21st. The swell drops right down to about 3 ft, but it shifts to the south with a very long period of 15 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate (611). The problem is the wind is still cross-shore, and the forecast is calling it marginal. The break is a reef, so a long period south swell like that can wrap in nicely, but without clean wind it's going to be a frustrating session.

The next sniff of anything better comes on Wednesday, July 23rd. The swell is tiny, only about 2 ft, but the period is a massive 24 seconds from the south-southwest. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 1013 early in the morning. That's a lot of power for a tiny wave, meaning it'll be very straight and walled up, but for a reef like Ammonias, it could offer a few long, clean lines if you can find the right spot. The wind is still cross-shore, so it's not a standout, but it's the most interesting day of the whole run.

The final week of July and into August is a write-off. The wind picks up, the swell gets sloppy, and the energy starts to fade. There's a bit of east-northeast swell mid-week, but it's short period, junky, and cross-shore. The water temperature sits around 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there are no real standouts. The best you can hope for is a marginal session on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd, and even that's a gamble. The rest of the time, with the consistent cross-shore breeze and lumpy conditions, the setup at Ammonias reef looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Rusty, signing off.

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