Blue Holes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, looking at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's not all going to be easy. The standout for the whole period is definitely Blue Holes. It's a consistent reef break, and it's got an exposed outlook that loves a good SW swell, which is exactly what we're seeing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.

Let's walk through it. Things kick off this Saturday, the 18th of July, but it's a rough start. We've got a 8ft to 8ft WSW swell, but the wind is a mess – cross-onshore and cross-shore, making it choppy. The energy is massive though, with a combined swell energy reading of 2114 to 3714, so there's plenty of power. It's a no-go for the weekend unless you're desperate.

Sunday the 19th morning is where it first gets interesting. The swell holds at 8ft from the WSW, but the wind switches to a clean cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is still very strong (3176), and the period is a long 15 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. That's big, powerful surf – only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy again with cross-shore wind.

By Monday the 20th, the swell drops to 6ft, but the wind is still cross-shore, and the energy dips to 931. It's not great. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and clean, with 4ft to 5ft swells and clean conditions, but the energy is weak to moderate.

Now, pay attention to Thursday the 23rd. The morning has a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE, cleaning up a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 1203. Then the afternoon is the real gem: glassy, clean conditions with a 6ft SW swell and the same long period. That's the pick of the first week for experienced surfers. The following week, starting Sunday the 26th of July, the swell really fires up. We get a 5ft to 5ft WSW swell, but the period jumps to a massive 20 seconds on Sunday morning. That's a very long period groundswell, which will be super clean with light winds. The energy is strong (1786). Then Monday the 27th morning brings a 7ft WSW swell, a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is 1953. That's another top-tier session for the experts.

Later in the week, on Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a strange one. The swell is only 3ft from the WSW, but the period is 19 seconds, and it's glassy – zero wind. The energy is still 1391, which is moderate. That's a sneaky good day for a longboard or a quiet paddle. The following Saturday, the 1st of August, also has a glassy afternoon with a 7ft WSW swell and a 17-second period. That's a long-range promise, but it's one to keep an eye on.

Crowds at Blue Holes can be a problem, as it's a spot that attracts people sometimes. With the quality of the swell on offer, especially on those clean days, expect company. The 8ft+ days are definitely expert-only territory. The smaller, clean days around 3ft to 5ft are more manageable for intermediates.

So, in short: the best windows are Sunday the 19th morning, Thursday the 23rd, Sunday the 26th morning, Monday the 27th morning, and the glassy days on the 29th and 1st of August. The long-range stuff on the 1st of August is promising but less certain. The rest of the time, it's either too windy or just average.

Rusty.

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