Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the coming swell window for Bondo Kodi.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty good run of groundswell on the way. The real standout is Thursday morning, July 16th. The wind is glassy out of the south at just 3 mph, the swell is a solid 5 ft from the southwest with a long 15-second period, and the water temperature is about average for this time of year. The energy is strong (1378), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the forecast. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell will line up nicely. Because it’s an advanced wave, don’t take the kids out, and be aware that crowds are possible here.

The following days, from Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th, the size drops a bit and the wind swings to the southeast, creating a cross-shore chop. The waves are still in the 4 ft to 5 ft range with good periods, but the quality is marginal. It’s rideable, but not pristine.

The next real spike comes on Monday, July 20th. The swell jumps back to 7 ft to 7 ft from the southwest, with a very long period up to 17 seconds. The wave energy is very strong (2464). The morning is a bit cross-shore, but by Monday afternoon, the wind goes cross-offshore from the east-southeast and the water goes clean. That afternoon session is the second-best call of the whole window. For most surfers, the 7 ft size is getting into the big leagues, so this is one for the experienced crew.

After that, the middle of the week sees the wind pick up. From Tuesday the 21st through the 24th, the wind is holding steady at 12 to 15 mph from the southeast, ripping a cross-chop across the face. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the quality is poor. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those days.

There’s a lull in quality with a few marginal days, and then we see a promising but less certain signal for the end of the month. On Thursday, July 30th, the afternoon goes clean with a cross-offshore wind and a 4 ft, 19-second groundswell. The energy is strong (1401). Then, on Friday, July 31st, the morning shows a 7 ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, light winds, and very strong energy (2325). That’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks like another solid session for the advanced crew if it holds.

Rusty.

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