Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Arrawarra.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write the week off just yet. The real action kicks off Sunday afternoon and builds into a solid run of clean, powerful groundswell through the middle of next week. The standout window is Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th, when the ocean really turns it on.

Sunday morning is pretty ordinary with a weak 2ft SSE swell and light offshore wind, but it’s the afternoon that gets the blood pumping. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1161), and the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. This is the first real taste of what’s coming.

Monday the 6th sees the swell push up to 10ft from the SSE, but the wind swings cross-offshore and picks up to 18-22 mph, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is very strong (1321-1519), but it’s one for experienced surfers only. Tuesday the 7th is similar, with 10-12ft SE groundswell and fresh offshore winds, but the energy is massive (1939-2602) and the conditions are marginal.

Now, Wednesday the 8th is the real standout. We’ve got a 10ft SSE swell in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon, with a solid 11-second period and a moderate offshore wind all day. The energy is huge (4186 in the morning, 3092 in the afternoon) and the water is clean. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. It’s a point break, so it’ll handle that size well.

Thursday the 9th is still very good, with 7ft SE swell and offshore winds, but the energy drops a bit (1871-922). Friday the 10th holds 7ft SSE swell with offshore winds in the morning, still a solid session. After that, the swell fades. Saturday the 11th has 4-5ft but the wind goes messy, and from Sunday the 12th onward, it’s a long, flat run. From the 12th of July right through to the 20th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for – just tiny, weak waves and poor wind. A few glassy mornings on the 15th and 18th might look pretty, but there’s no energy behind them.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Wednesday the 8th at Arrawarra. Big 10ft SSE groundswell, clean offshore wind, and that long 11-second period will give you some proper, powerful lines. Just be aware, with that much energy (4186), it’s for experienced surfers only. Thursday the 9th is a close second.

Rusty.

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