Bondi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Bondi Beach are looking pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of poor surf quality and barely any rideable waves, so don’t expect much. We’ll walk through it, but honestly, the standout window is a long way off and even that’s a maybe.

The first few days – Friday 17th July through Sunday 19th – are a write-off. Tiny swell, lousy wind, and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer.

Monday 20th July morning shows a glimmer of hope: a 2 ft south swell at 12 seconds, with a light NNW offshore breeze. The combined energy is only 111 (weak), so it’s small, but the wind is clean. That’s the only time in the first week where you might snag a few grovelly little waves. The rest of the week is tiny, onshore, or both.

From Tuesday 21st through Wednesday 29th, the swell drops away to nothing – seriously, we’re talking 0.7 ft to 3 ft at best, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The combined energy falls to single digits at times. That’s a solid 10-day gap of almost nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, the one standout – and it’s a long-range call – is Thursday 24th July morning. A 6 ft south swell rolls in with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 439 (moderate). The wind is from the SW at 9 mph, which is a light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but not totally blown out. At 6 ft, it’s getting into the zone where beginners might struggle, but for the average surfer, it’s the best on offer. The problem is the spot is Bondi Beach, an exposed beach break, and with a short period like that, the waves will be a bit crumbly and closey. Also, crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.

The following Saturday 1st August morning sees a 3 ft south swell at 13 seconds, with a clean W cross-off breeze at 16 mph. The energy is 371 (moderate). That’s a longer period, which means better shape but longer lulls. It’s still small, but it’s the next best thing in the outlook.

Overall, if you’re desperate, the morning of Thursday 24th July is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the window is a bin fire. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, slow, flat spell.

Rusty

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