Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a real dry spell here at Aoura. The first recommendation doesn’t actually show up until Wednesday the 29th of July, and even then it’s only a sniff of a wave. Before that, from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th, it’s totally flat and junk – scores are zero across the board, so don’t even bother waxing up.

Alright, so Wednesday the 29th of July morning: we finally get something surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is weak (73). The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so it’ll be clean. That’s the highlight of the whole first week, and it’s barely a highlight. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July are more of the same – tiny 1 ft to 2 ft, ESE swell, with glassy mornings but the energy is feeble (28 to 40). Not worth a paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 2nd of August morning is glassy with a 1.0 ft ESE swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still low (82), but the glassy conditions are a big positive for clean surf. The real standout, though, is the Monday the 4th of August morning. We’ve got a 5 ft ESE swell with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell – and the combined energy is strong (1348). Wind is light and cross-offshore, which means clean conditions. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers. The break is a reef, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s an advanced-only spot, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a crowd of beginners. Crowds are possible here.

Tuesday the 5th of August morning is also a standout: 8 ft from the ESE, 16 seconds, combined energy is very strong (2587), with light cross-offshore winds. Excellent for experienced surfers again. But by Wednesday the 6th of August morning, the swell jumps to 10 ft with a 17-second period and energy through the roof (5569). That’s exceptional for experts, but it’s getting big – too big for anyone but the hardcore.

Then Thursday the 7th of August morning is a beast – 18 ft from the ESE, 18-second period, energy at 20973 – but the file says it’s too big for this break. The wind is favourable, but the swell is overwhelming. The same goes for Friday the 8th of August morning: 25 ft, glassy, but again, too big for this spot. That’s a no-go.

After that, the swell drops fast. Sunday the 9th of August morning is 4 ft from the E with an 11-second period, and the energy is moderate (461). Glassy conditions make it surfable, but nothing special. Then Monday the 10th of August morning is a nice surprise: 5 ft from the E, 15-second period, combined energy strong (1318), and glassy. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

In short: the first week is almost a write-off. The best windows are the morning of Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th of August, and maybe the morning of Monday the 10th of August. The swell is big and long-period, so the reef at Aoura (Aoura) will handle it, but it’s for experts only.

Rusty.

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