Camel Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty quiet start. The first few days are all small and a bit messy. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW on Tuesday morning, period around 16 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell energy, but the cross-shore wind is just killing it. The wave energy is pretty weak at 347 (combined energy reading). Not worth getting excited about. Wednesday and Thursday are much the same story – small, wonky, and the wind is never doing us any favours.

Then we get a little glimmer. Friday the 24th afternoon is the first real standout. The wind goes glassy, absolute magic. We’ve got a 2ft swell but the period jumps up to 24 seconds, and the combined energy hits 788. That’s a very long-period groundswell for Camel Rock. It’s a sandbar, so this long period might make things a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and fun for a beginner. The water temp is 55°, which is about average for this time of year, so a decent spring suit is all you need.

Saturday morning the 25th still has some decent energy (861 combined) with a 3ft swell from the SW and a 21-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the W. That’s promising, but the tide might be a factor. It’s not a slam dunk, but it’s a good option for a longboard or a fun fish.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a washout. The wind picks up again, turning cross-onshore and choppy, with the swell staying small. The week starting Monday the 28th is all poor conditions – the wind is a constant problem. The swell does start to build, but it’s short-period, wind-affected junk.

Now, looking further out, there’s a bit of a lump coming. Sunday the 2nd of August the swell is up to 10ft from the NW in the afternoon, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1571. That’s a lot of power, but it’s short-period windswell. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. This is strictly for experts only – that 10ft is too big for anyone else. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s got potential for a proper session if you know what you’re doing.

The following days see a lot of that NW swell, but the wind is always a bit of a problem. It’s a lot of choppy, windy surf. The best bet for the whole window is easily that Friday afternoon glass-off on the 24th. It’s small but clean and perfect for a beginner. The Sunday the 2nd of August is the big daddy for the experts, but it’s a wild card.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

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