Brenneckes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next little while.

Honestly, for the next week or so, it’s pretty bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much that’s worth paddling out for. The first proper suggestion isn’t until Wednesday the 9th of July, and even then it’s a marginal affair with a combined energy of 676 (moderate) but with an onshore cross-off wind at 16 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and not much fun. That pattern continues for days – Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, Friday… all marginal or poor. There’s a bit of a pulse on the Wednesday with 6ft at 8 seconds from the east, but that short period just won’t give you any grunt. Honestly, it’s a write-off for the first week.

The water temp at Brenneckes is sitting at 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you don’t need a thick suit.

Then we get into the second week, and things start to look up a little. The standout window is looking like Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st of July. On Monday the 20th morning, you’ve got a moderate 3ft swell from the south with a long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 601. The wind is still cross-off from the east at 12 mph, not perfect, but it’ll be clean enough. That longer period stuff at a reef break like Brenneckes is a good call; it’ll hold up nicely and give you some proper shaped waves.

Tuesday the 21st morning also looks promising, with 3ft from the south, 14-second period, and moderate energy. And on Wednesday the 22nd, there’s another pulse – 3ft from the east at 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps right up to 980, which is strong. That’s a real solid swell for the reef, but with that longer period, you’ll get better set waves. It might be a touch lined-up for a beach break, but on a reef it’ll be nice.

Keep an eye on the wind though – it’s consistently cross-off from the ENE all week, so it’s not glassy, but it’s not directly onshore either. It’ll keep things rideable.

So, if you’re desperate for a wave this week, don’t bother – wait until the second week. The 20th, 21st, and especially the 22nd of July are your standout days. The waves won’t be massive, but the quality and energy will be there for a good session. Crowds can be a thing at Brenneckes sometimes, so get there early.

Rusty.

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