Blokken Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got coming up at Blokken.

Honestly, looking at the full 16-day window, it's a pretty bleak picture. There's a massive gap of no real surf action from the start until mid-July, making this a tough outlook for surfers.

The only time the ocean shows any real life is on Saturday the 18th of July. Overnight, a new swell pushes in with chest-to-head-high waves hitting 5 ft. That's a solid pulse, but the direction is from the north, which isn't ideal for Blokken, as the optimum is from the NNW. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it's windswell, not groundswell, meaning it won't have much punch. The combined energy of all swells is strong though, reading 276 (moderate wave energy), so there will be some power there. However, the wind is a messy cross-onshore from the WSW at 16 mph, so expect a choppy, lumpy surface. By the afternoon, the swell drops slightly to 5 ft, the wind eases to a light breeze from the WNW, but it's still cross-onshore and creating wind ripples. Given the poor wind and short period, this is really one for experienced surfers who are desperate for a paddle. For beginners, it's going to be messy and a bit too big. A big caveat here: this is over a week away, so while it looks promising compared to the flat spell, don't set your watch by it. The water temperature is a very unusual 68°, which is 8° warmer than normal for this time of year.

Beyond that one burst, it's a desert. The last week of the forecast is totally flat, with days of zero energy and no waves at all. Before that, from the start of the period right through to the 17th, it's a long run of tiny, weak, and often wind-ruined surf.

Honestly, for this stretch, the setup at Blokken looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We're looking at a long wait for one very uncertain day. Keep your eyes on the forecast.

Rusty.

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