Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Things are looking pretty flat and quiet for a good stretch here at Big Beach. The first few days are going to be slow going, no way around it.

There’s not really a standout session on offer for quite a while. We’ve got a long gap here, mate. From now, through to Saturday the 11th, it’s a bit of a waiting game. The swell is tiny, mostly 2 ft to 2 ft, and coming from the SSW or S with periods around 12 to 15 seconds. The energy is weak to moderate at best, in the 120 to 401 range, but the wave comment is poor or marginal all the way. The wind is cross-off or offshore, so the surface will be clean, but there’s just no push behind it. Monday afternoon the 6th has some clean 3 ft SSW swell (401) coming in, but the report says it’s marginal tide conditions and not really worth paddling out for.

Things start to look a little more promising around Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of July. We get a little bump in size, 2 ft to 2 ft, but the direction swings to a better SW. The period stretches out to 16-18 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. The energy picks up into the 300 range. The wind stays cross-off to offshore, keeping it clean. The best bet by a long shot looks like Saturday afternoon with the 2 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the wave energy is up at 309. It’s light offshore breezes from the ENE. The report is calling for good surf conditions. It’s not huge, but for a wave that’s been flat, this is the one to aim for.

Then Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th have some flare-ups too, with more SW groundswell and periods over 14 seconds. The energy Thursday morning the 16th is strong at 404, with a clean 2 ft SSW swell and light offshore NE winds. That looks like another decent window. But for pure cleanliness and that long-period feel, I’d circle Saturday afternoon of the 11th as the best on offer in the near term, and Thursday morning the 16th for a longer-range look.

Through the second week, the swell stays in the 1 ft to 3 ft range. The wind is mostly light and cross-off, so the ocean will look pretty, but the waves will be small and weak. Not much to get excited about, but it won't stay like this forever.

Water temp is 80° with an anomaly of 2°, so it's about average for this time of year. Nice and warm.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that Saturday.

Rusty.

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