Blue Holes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way.

We’re lookin’ at a solid run of swell at Blue Holes, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the southwest. The water’s sittin’ at 70° – that’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might wanna grab the wetsuit if you’re feelin’ the chill.

The main event here is a big, long-period groundswell from the WSW that rolls in from Thursday the 9th of July. Thursday morning’s got a clean 7 ft with a 16-second period and a light NNW breeze – that’s a cross-shore, keepin’ things tidy. The energy’s pumpin’ hard (2410), so it’s a proper session for experienced surfers. That big period means the waves are gonna have plenty of push and shape, but on a reef like this, the sets will be a little spread out.

The standout window is Sunday the 12th of July. The morning is an absolute gem: 7 ft of clean WSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s about as clean as it gets, with massive energy (2487). The sets will be long and lined up – this is your best bet for the entire run. Just be aware, this swell size is for the experienced crew.

Sunday afternoon gets a bit rougher with a cross-shore breeze, and the following week sees a few more days of solid, clean conditions. Monday the 13th morning has 6 ft at 16 seconds with a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is still strong (3162). By Tuesday the 14th, we’re still lookin’ at 8 ft at 15 seconds in the morning, again clean. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Blue Holes, so you might have some company on those peak days.

The week after that, from the 18th, the wind turns more onshore and the conditions get messy. The swell drops off and the quality fades, with a few clean mornings but smaller waves. The 21st of July morning has a clean 5 ft with a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE, but the energy’s dropped (765). The run kinda fizzles out after that, with the last decent look being the 24th morning, but it’s small and the forecast is for poor surf.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 12th of July morning. Solid 7 ft, long period, glassy cross-offshore wind, and reef perfection. If you miss that, Monday the 13th morning is your next best bet. It’s a strong run for those who can handle it.

Rusty.

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