Backdoor 4 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get after it. Rusty here.

Okay folks, it’s a bit of a wild start for this stretch. The water is sitting at about 66°, which is basically normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main energy hitting us comes from the SSE and SE, and we’ve got a classic case of too much of a good thing at first. A monster 12ft SSE groundswell with a 10-second period is pushing in on Tuesday the 7th. The combined energy is huge at 2481 (strong to very strong). That's gonna be a freight train. The wind is offshore or cross-off though, so it will be clean as a whistle. But be honest with yourself – at that size, this is for experts only. Beginners, sit this one out.

By Wednesday morning the 8th, we’re still dealing with a serious 8ft SE swell with a solid 11-second period and energy of 1853. Still too big for most. The wind stays offshore and clean, so if you’ve got the skills and the nerve… well, it’s going to be a show. This is the standout window for the big-wave chargers.

Thursday the 9th sees the size drop to a far more manageable 6ft, with the same SE direction and a 10-second period. The energy is still moderate at 845. The wind goes light and variable, keeping it clean. This is where it comes into the wheelhouse for the strong intermediate crowd.

Friday the 10th is the sweet spot for most of us. 5-5ft SE swell, decent 9-10 second period, and light offshore winds that will keep it glassy and clean. Energy is moderate around 500. This is a good, fun, clean day for a paddle.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a write-off. The swell drops right out to under 3ft, and the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy. We’re looking at a flat spell that lasts through the middle of the week. Don’t bother.

There is a tiny glimmer on Wednesday the 15th with a 3ft south swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but it’s small and ordinary.

Then, a bombshell for the long-range. Thursday the 16th of July. A powerful 8ft S groundswell with a very long 14-second period is forecast. The energy is back up to 2510. The wind is a solid offshore breeze. That’s another expert-only session, and being a long-period swell from the south, it will really wrap into this reef setup. It’s promising, but we’re a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Friday the 17th settles back down to 5-5ft with a clean, gentle offshore flow. A good option if the big day was too much.

After that, it’s flat and choppy again right through to the end of the outlook.

Best bet for the everyday surfer: Friday the 10th. For the big-wave crew: Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th, with the long-range potential on Thursday the 16th.

Rusty.

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