Blue Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Blue Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days offer some waves, but they’re nothing to write home about. The real standout is shaping up for the final part of the run, with a couple of absolute bombs lined up that are going to be something special. Let’s break it down.

We start on Wednesday the 22nd with a small, clean 4 ft swell from the ENE, offering a weak combined energy of just 277. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, so it’s surfable, but nothing big. The session fades in the afternoon with a smaller onshore bump. Thursday the 23rd sees the swell drop to 3 ft, and while the morning has a clean offshore wind, the energy is low at 124. It’s a groveler’s session at best.

The energy picks up on Friday the 24th when a new S swell pushes in at 6 ft, but the wind is messy. The combined energy jumps to 618, but it’s not a clean setup. The real action starts Saturday the 25th. The morning brings a clean 6 ft swell from the S with a period of 11 seconds and a nice offshore wind. The combined energy is a solid 753, and the conditions are described as “very good.” This is a solid option for intermediate surfers. The water temp is 66°F with a 0.9° anomaly, so it’s about average for this time of year.

Sunday the 26th looks very similar to Saturday, with a clean 6 ft S swell, 11-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is even higher at 847. These two mornings are the best of the first week. After that, the window gets smaller. Monday the 27th has a glassy 4 ft S swell, but the energy is weak at 233, and it’s only a 9-second period. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

Then we hit a big gap. From Tuesday the 28th all the way through to Wednesday the 29th afternoon, the swell flattens out or is blown out. The energy drops to double digits, and there’s nothing worth paddling out for.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 30th of July is the big one. The morning session delivers a powerful 12 ft swell from the SSE, with a combined energy of 1960. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The 9-second period means it’s a bit of a wall of water, but this is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s big, powerful, and clean. This is the standout of the entire forecast. The afternoon remains a solid 10 ft, but the wind turns a bit onshore.

Friday the 31st has a long-period 6 ft S swell (12 seconds) but it’s ruined by a strong onshore wind. The energy is still high at 1281, but it’s choppy and messy. This one is a pass for the paddle crew, but if you’ve got a kite, this setup might be more interesting.

The first week of August sees smaller, cleaner waves. Saturday the 1st of August has a glassy 4 ft SSE swell in the morning, with a moderate energy of 546. It’s a clean, fun-size wave. Sunday the 2nd is a glassy 3 ft SSE swell, but the energy is down to 228. It’s a slow, small day.

The final highlight is way out there on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning brings a massive 16 ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is an enormous 12919. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the conditions are clean. This is a very dangerous, expert-only swell. The afternoon is equally massive at 16 ft, but with a slightly lighter wind, giving an even higher rating. This is a true beast of a day, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

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