Ammonias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Ammonias.

We’re looking at a pretty challenging stretch ahead. The surf is going to be a mixed bag, and honestly, for the next week and a half, you’ll be scratching your head more than getting your feet wet. The first solid action doesn't show up until late in the piece, so patience is the name of the game.

The first real chance of the entire period kicks off on Tuesday, July 28th in the afternoon. We’ve got a 7ft swell coming from the ENE, and the wind finally swings to a cross-offshore from the NNE, so the face should be clean. That’s a big positive. The wave energy is solid (1596) and the period is a moderate 13 seconds, giving it some shape. But it’s not a perfect setup, and the morning before that is still messy.

Then, Wednesday, July 29th, is the standout window. The afternoon sees a proper pulse of swell, 10ft from the ENE, and the wind is cross-offshore from the north. The wave energy is pumping (2424), but that size is getting into the "experts only" zone. The period is a shorter 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for the experienced crew, this is the best you’re going to get.

After that, it trails off. The morning of Thursday, July 30th, is a write-off with onshore chop, and the rest of the first week of August is plagued by cross-shore winds and messy, short-period swell. The energy stays weak to moderate (between 622 and 946), with periods dropping to 7 to 8 seconds. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The next possible flicker is on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. We get a 7ft ENE swell with a 12-second period, which is a nice combo. The wave energy is moderate (1207) and the wind is cross-shore. It’s not clean, but it’s the best looking option in the second week. The period is decent, so the waves will have some push, but the cross-shore wind will keep it a bit lumpy. It’s a *maybe* for the keen.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, bottom line: Wednesday, July 29th afternoon is the heavyweight champion of this forecast. Get out there if you’ve got the chops. After that, Wednesday, August 5th morning is your only other real look. The rest of the time, it’s a flat and choppy mess.

Rusty out.

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