Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what Aoura’s got cookin’.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty grim. There’s a big gap of almost no surf worth paddling out for. Monday morning, July 6th, we’ve got a tiny 1ft ESE swell, long period of 18 seconds, but it’s just too weak to do anything with. The combined energy is a measly 154 (weak), and the cross-off wind is okay but the conditions are just poor. That sets the tone for a long stretch of nothing. From Monday the 6th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 14th of July, it’s a real struggle – mostly tiny, weak swells with onshore winds and stormy weather. The energy stays low, often under 100, and the winds are mostly cross-on or choppy. You’d be wasting your time.

Now, the first glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, July 14th. It’s still pretty small – 2ft from the east, period 9 seconds – but the wind goes glassy, and the combined energy climbs to 102 (moderate). The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday morning, July 15th, is a similar story: 3ft ESE swell, glassy conditions, and energy up to 174 (moderate). Still just ordinary, but you could get a few if you’re keen.

The real standout, and the only one I’d really recommend, is Thursday morning, July 16th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and it’s glassy – clean as a whistle. The combined energy is 234 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your best window for a solid session. Aoura is a reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll need patience. Crowds are often there, so be ready for company.

After that, things get messy again. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are marginal, with cross-on or cross-off winds and energy around 250-350. Then Sunday, July 19th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the east, period 13 seconds – that’s a big, long-period groundswell. The energy is huge at 3264 (strong), but the wind is cross-on and choppy, making it poor for paddle surfing. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing. The afternoon cleans up a bit with cross-off wind, but it’s still a beast of a wave.

Monday, July 20th sees 13ft swell from the ENE, period 11 seconds, and energy over 5800 (very strong). That’s expert-only territory, and the wind is cross-shore, keeping it bumpy. This continues into Tuesday the 21st with similar size and energy. These last few days are big, powerful, but far from perfect.

So, bottom line: if you want a paddle, aim for Thursday morning, July 16th – that’s your best bet. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for a relaxed session.

Rusty.

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