Brenneckes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ for Brenneckes out here. This is a reef setup, exposed to the south swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot – but we gotta be patient. The water temp is sittin’ right around 80°, which is dead average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

We kick off on Wednesday, the 29th of July. Wednesday morning, we’ve got a clean 2ft south swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s gonna be a nice, clean wave, though the energy is moderate (222). Wednesday afternoon gets even better – the wind goes glassy, dead calm, off a light SSW breeze. The swell ticks up to 3ft off the south, same 14-second period, and the energy climbs a bit (261). This is where the windows open. The wave quality is good, and with that glassy surface, it’s gonna be beautiful. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early or late.

Thursday, the 30th, is a bit of a letdown. We’ve got a cross-shore wind and a marginal surf forecast. The swell is still 3ft from the south, but the energy is building (379 in the morning, 399 in the afternoon), but the wind is on the stronger side in the afternoon, 15 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy. Not a total washout, but I’d aim for the morning if you’re keen.

Friday, the 31st of July, things get a bit bigger and a bit messy. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, but the period drops to a short, weak 7 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, so it’s gonna be bumpy. The energy is getting strong (749), but the quality is not there. This is more of a kite surfing day, not a paddle surfing day. The same carries into Saturday and Sunday morning, with 7-8ft east swell, but still short period and a strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is very high (978-998) but it’s just not clean enough for a good paddle session. Sunday afternoon, the swell drops right off to 2ft, but the period goes back to 14 seconds, so it’s clean but tiny.

Then we hit a big dry spell. From Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to Saturday, August 8th, we’re looking at poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 2ft, with poor energy (47-258). The wind is still blowing cross-offshore, but there’s just not enough to work with. It’s a blank run for a few days – that’s how it goes sometimes.

We start to see a pulse of energy again on Sunday, August 9th. The swell is only 2ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds from the south. That’s proper groundswell energy (597). The wind is still a moderate 15 mph cross-offshore, so it’s a bit bumpy on the surface, but that long period will give you some nice, deep lines. It’s a marginal surf forecast, but for a reef, long period is a good thing – it’ll wrap in nicely. The standouts here are the Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August. On Monday, the swell is 3ft to 3ft from the south-southwest and south, with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate to strong (551-889). The wind is still cross-offshore, so it’s not perfect, but the swell combo is the best we’ve seen in a week.

Tuesday, August 11th, is the real highlight. The swell is 3ft from the south-southwest, with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong (626-627). The wind is still cross-offshore, but the consistency of that groundswell is finally giving us something to hold onto. After that, the energy drops off again through Wednesday and Thursday, with smaller swells and more wind.

So, the best bet in this whole 16-day window is the very start: Wednesday, July 29th, afternoon glass-off. That’s the cleanest, most fun session on offer. For a bigger, more powerful choice, hold out for Monday and Tuesday, August 10th and 11th. That’s the most consistent energy, but it’s not as clean. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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