Big Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, right now the surf is a bit of a tease. We’ve got some swell running, but the wind is just not playing ball for the next week or so. It’s a real shame, because the ocean is putting out some decent energy.

The first real chance to get wet will be from Monday the 28th of July. The swell is hanging around the 4 ft, coming from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (1099). But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore. It’s not howling, but it’s going to chop things up. It’s a frustrating one to watch. This pattern pretty much holds through to about Thursday the 31st of July, with heights between 4 ft and 5 ft, but the wind stays messy. The period is dropping from 14 to 13 seconds, so the wave quality is slipping.

Now, if you look at the end of the week and into the start of August, the swell starts to fade. By Friday the 1st of August, we’re looking at 4 ft to 4 ft, with the period dropping to 11 seconds. The wind goes onshore, and the energy is dropping (530 then 390). It’s not looking good. After that, it’s a real dry spell. From Sunday the 2nd of August all the way through to Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with poor energy values (mostly under 300) and the wind is generally onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a solid 10-day gap there with nothing worth paddling out for.

The absolute standout, if you can call it that, is Big Rock. It’s a reef break, exposed to the W, and that's the best direction for it. The best of the bunch is Monday the 28th of July morning. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period 17-second swell. That kind of period is great for a reef setup like this; it’ll put some shape into the faces. The wind is cross-onshore though, so it’s not going to be glassy perfection. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. It’s an advanced wave, and it *often* gets crowded, so you’ll have company. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s a tough call.

For the rest of the window, it’s a flat spell. This kind of dry run is fairly normal for the area, so don’t be too surprised. Forecasts can change, but for now, the boards are staying in the car.

Rusty.

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