Blokken Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Blokken over the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch. The swell is tiny, the wind is almost always blowing the wrong way, and the water is doing its own thing.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a gap. The first few days are basically a write-off. Tuesday afternoon the 7th of July, we see a tiny 3ft swell from the NNW, but it’s straight from the northwest with a 6-second period, which is just weak. The combined energy is a pitiful 47 – that’s nothing. And the wind is onshore. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, a real talking point, but it doesn't help the surf.

Wednesday the 8th is more of the same, dropping to a 2ft swell. Wind stays onshore. Thursday the 9th is cross-onshore with a 2ft wave. By Friday the 10th, the swell period drops to a shocking 3 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s wind bump. You’d be better off with a kite than a paddle out there – the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

The pattern doesn’t really change for days. Even when the swell tries to push a bit, the wind ruins it. Sunday the 12th of July, the swell actually gets to 5ft from the north, and the combined energy finally bumps into three digits at 121 (moderate energy). But wind is a strong 28 mph from the north-northeast, cross-onshore and messy. It’s going to be a washing machine. This is only for experienced guys who don't mind a beating.

The best chance, and I mean the *only* real standout in this entire outlook, comes on Friday the 17th of July afternoon. We see a 4ft swell from the north with a 6-second period. The combined energy hits 112, which is moderate. More importantly, the wind is from the north at a more manageable 12 mph, cross-onshore, so it's just a moderate cross-onshore and choppy. It’s not perfect, but compared to everything else, it's the pick. It’s the most size and energy you’ll see in the window.

After that, it all fades away again. The last week of the forecast drops into tiny, weak swell with persistent onshore winds. Saturday the 18th has 3ft but the wind is fresh onshore. From the 19th onwards we’re looking at 2ft or less, with energy numbers in the single digits or low teens. It’s a long flat spell to finish off.

To be fair, Blokken is described as inconsistent, so a run like this is fairly normal for the area. And when things are this poor, forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

-Rusty

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