Boucan Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up, starting Monday the 27th of July and keeping things interesting for a good stretch. The standout is the opening session. Monday morning at Boucan Rights is going to be something else. You’re looking at a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 16 second period. The wind is glassy – absolutely no chop, just pure lines. The energy is strong at (3761). This is one for the experienced crew only; 7ft with that period and power is not messing around. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there, just standard tropical warmth.

Monday afternoon the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, still with that 16 second period, but the wind swings a touch cross and the call is a bit questionable on the tide. Still massive energy (3827) but the quality drops. Keep it for the experts only, and only if you know the reef.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th deliver glassy mornings again with 7ft SW and SSW swell, periods holding at 15 to 17 seconds. The energy is high, still very clean, and these are excellent windows for the advanced surfer. By Wednesday afternoon it eases a touch to 6ft, still glassy, still clean.

Thursday the 30th has a nice 5ft morning with glassy conditions and a 13 second period. Afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore wind and rain showers, so get in early.

We roll into Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August with 6ft to 6ft SSW swell and periods of 15-16 seconds. Mornings are glassy or clean, afternoons a bit more mixed with light cross breezes. Still good, but the mornings are the pick.

Sunday the 2nd of August is interesting – 4ft but with a very long 19 second period and glassy wind. That’s a groundswell with serious travel behind it. The energy is still surprisingly strong at (1783) for the size. This swell is going to wrap and reel down the reef beautifully. For a point break setup, those long period lines are a dream.

From Monday the 3rd of August onward, the swell settles down into the 4ft to 5ft range with periods dropping to 14-15 seconds. Glassy mornings hold through the week, with clean conditions. Energy drops to moderate levels. Still fun, but no longer the standout.

Best on offer: No question, the clear winner is Monday morning, July 27th at Boucan Rights. 7ft, 16 second SW groundswell, glassy wind, strong energy. It’s a classic. The other real standout is Sunday morning, August 2nd – smaller but with an incredible 19 second period and glassy conditions. That’s a session for the surfer who appreciates glide and deep reef lines.

Because this spot is a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the SW, it handles the long period groundswell beautifully. But it’s an advanced spot; 8ft and above is expert territory. The 10ft Monday afternoon is not for the faint-hearted. Crowds are likely, as it’s often busy, but the quality should be worth it.

After the 7th of August things really taper off, with smaller swell and just okay conditions. No real standouts out there.

Enjoy it. This is a proper reef runner.

- Rusty

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