Camel Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer. The forecast kicks off Sunday August 2nd down at Camel Rock. It’s a sandbar set-up, good for beginners, and it’s consistent. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning sees a 8ft NW swell rolling in, but the wind is cross from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s not going to be glassy. The energy is moderate (705). It’s a bit of a mushy, average session. Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 12ft from the NW, with the wind still cross at 19 mph. There’s a lot of energy in the water (1733), but honestly, 12ft is too big for this spot. Unless you’re a real expert, it’s a skip. The conditions are wind and tide favourable, but the size is just too much for Camel Rock.

Monday the 3rd, the swell is still solid at 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday the 4th drops to 7ft, wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s still only marginal. The energy is moderate (709). Wednesday the 5th, the swell drops to 5ft to 6ft, and the wind finally goes onshore, which is clean, but it’s a small day. Energy is lower (375 to 454). Still just marginal.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are small and weak, with the swell under 5ft and cross-onshore winds. Not much to get excited about. Saturday the 8th picks up again to 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, keeping it messy. Sunday the 9th, the afternoon sees a big 12ft swell again, cross wind, and the energy is massive (1984). But again, it’s too big for Camel Rock for the average surfer.

The middle of the week from Monday the 10th to Wednesday the 12th is a mix of 6ft to 8ft, cross-onshore winds, and mostly poor to marginal conditions. There’s a window on Wednesday afternoon with a cross wind, but it’s still only marginal. The second week, from the 13th onward, is more of the same: moderate swells, cross-onshore winds, and marginal quality. The best of the bunch might be Saturday the 15th morning, with a 5ft swell and an onshore wind, but it’s small and only marginal.

Overall, the standout is Sunday the 2nd morning, with a clean 8ft NW swell and cross wind. It’s the best mix of size and conditions for a beginner-friendly spot. The other real highlight is Sunday the 9th afternoon, but only if you’re an expert ready for 12ft. For everyone else, it’s a week of waiting for cleaner conditions.

Rusty.

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