Blue Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Blue Bowls.

The water’s sitting at about 86°, which is normal for this time of year. We’ve got a solid run of clean, fun surf starting Tuesday the 14th. The opening morning has waves around 5ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and that cross-off wind from the west is keeping the surface nice and clean. The combined energy is moderate at 791, and it feels like the kind of session where you don’t have to fight the ocean too hard. That afternoon drops slightly to 3ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, giving longer, more powerful lines.

Wednesday the 15th looks even better. Morning swell is 4ft from the SSW, still 15 seconds, and the energy kicks up to 942. The wind is light and cross-off again, so expect those waves to be holding shape well. The afternoon keeps the same size and period, with energy at 952. This is the kind of day where you paddle out and don’t want to leave.

Thursday the 16th is still good but starting to ease. Morning has 4ft, 14-second SSW swell, with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is 881. By the afternoon, the wave quality drops a notch, but it’s still rideable.

From Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 19th, things get smaller and a bit messy. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the wind turns cross and cross-on, introducing some chop. The period stays short on the 18th, only 8 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. Not really worth paddling out for.

Then, a sweet little window opens Sunday the 19th afternoon. The swell is only 2ft, but the period is a massive 18 seconds, and it goes glassy. Energy sits at 533. That’s a long-period groundswell, perfect for the reef here, but it’s small. You’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined up. Monday the 20th morning is even better—4ft, 15 seconds, dead calm, glassy conditions, and energy of 809. That’s a standout moment for the patient surfer.

The pattern fades again through Tuesday the 21st and into Wednesday the 22nd, but Wednesday afternoon sees a bit of a pulse: 5ft from the SE, 9-second period, with offshore NNW wind. That’s going to be a bit punchy and short, but clean. Energy climbs to 655.

Thursday the 23rd is back to clean, long-period SSW swell at 3ft, 15 seconds, with cross-off winds. Good, but not epic.

Friday the 24th gets a bit choppy again with cross-shore winds, and the swell is small and short. Not great.

From Saturday the 25th, the surf is marginal and mostly onshore, until we hit another real standout. Sunday the 26th morning: 4ft, 14-second SSW swell, glassy, with energy at 1066. That’s strong, clean, and set up for a great session. Monday the 27th morning is even better for the experienced crew—3ft, 16-second period, glassy, and energy at 1064. The waves will be long and powerful, but the long period might make them a bit tricky at a beach break, so the reef here should handle it beautifully.

Then, the real cherry on top is Wednesday the 29th. Morning has 3ft, 20 seconds, glassy, energy 1269. The afternoon jumps to 5ft, 18 seconds, dead calm, and the energy hits 1810. That’s a very strong, very clean, very long-period groundswell. For experienced surfers at this reef, that’s going to be absolutely pumping. The standout of the whole outlook.

So, if you’re looking for a couple of sessions to mark on the calendar: lock in Wednesday the 15th for fun, consistent waves, and definitely circle Wednesday the 29th for something special. Crowds are possible at Blue Bowls, so get there early.

Rusty.

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