Big Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.

We’re looking at a pretty long, marginal run for Big Rock. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind. There’s a real gap at the start with no real surf to speak of, and the recommendations are thin. This first bit of the forecast is a struggle.

For the first few days, we’re dealing with small, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore breeze. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. Not a great start.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July are basically a write-off. Tiny little 2ft to 3ft of SW swell, but with a very long period – around 24 seconds. That’s a groundswell, which sounds good in theory, but the wave energy is really weak (936 dropping to 550). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy. You’re better off staying home.

There’s a little lift starting Sunday the 26th. The swell ticks up to 3ft from the SW, still a long period (19 seconds), but the energy is still low (858). The wind switches to a light cross-shore, which is a bit cleaner. Still not enough to get excited about.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are the closest we get to a decent couple of days. The swell sits around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, and the period drops to a more manageable 16-18 seconds. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (1035-1083). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so the surface isn’t perfect, but it’s not blown out. This is your best bet for a session, but it’s still only a “maybe” – the tide and conditions are questionable.

After Tuesday the 28th, things drop off again. The swell fades through the end of July and into the first week of August. By the 2nd of August, we’re back to tiny 4ft swell and the energy is dropping fast. From the 3rd of August onwards, it’s basically flat. The wave energy is a pathetic 222 or less, with poor winds and choppy conditions. A real dry spell.

Rusty.

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