Campbells Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, I’m looking at the cards for the next couple of weeks and, well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. For the first few days, the magic is really about finding the right window. The standout here is Campbells, a reef break that’s pretty inconsistent, so when it does line up, it’s a special treat. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit fuss.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off Monday afternoon, the 20th of July. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the S, with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy of 511 (moderate), it’s got some push. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, which will keep the surface tidy. It’s a bit marginal due to tides, but it’s a start.

Tuesday the 21st looks better. Morning brings a 3ft S swell, 14-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze. The afternoon is where it’s at though – the wind swings offshore from the ENE, glassing it up. That’s a major positive. Expect clean, fun waves. The energy is still moderate around 402-414.

Wednesday the 22nd drops off a bit in size to 2ft, but the period jumps to 24 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell. For a reef like Campbells, this is a blessing. The wind is a moderate cross-off, but the energy is strong (714). It’s a bit dicey for beginners though, as the long period can make it lully. Thursday the 23rd is similar, with a 3ft swell from the SSW, 20-second period, and strong energy (819). The afternoon brings a fresh offshore breeze, which is a solid combo.

Friday the 24th is a write-off in the morning – poor conditions. The afternoon has a 3ft SSW swell, but the wind is fresh and offshore, so it’s worth a look if you’re keen.

Now, the real sweet spot looks like Saturday the 25th. Morning has a 3ft SSW swell, 19-second period, with a moderate offshore wind. The afternoon bumps up to a clean 3ft, same direction, with a fresh offshore breeze. The energy is strong (853 and 781). This is looking like the best of the first week – clean, solid, and that reef will be working.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the trend going with 3ft to 3ft SSW swells, offshore winds, and moderate to strong energy. Consistent, clean, fun.

Then something special happens. Tuesday the 28th afternoon goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. A 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a slight air. This is the kind of session you remember. The energy is a lighter 241, but the quality will be mint. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are also glassy or with light cross-off breezes. The 30th afternoon has a 2ft SSW swell but with an 18-second period and moderate energy (370). That’s a long period gem.

After that, the window closes. From Friday the 31st of July through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the conditions turn poor. The winds pick up, the swell drops to 2ft and below, and the energy fades from 364 down to 47. It’s a big gap of poor surf, almost a full week of nothing to write home about. The combined energy for the last few days is 91 and 89, which is weak. That’s a long stretch of flat or messy conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first week has some crackers, especially the glassy days on the 28th and 29th. The standout is absolutely the afternoon of Tuesday the 28th of July at Campbells – glassy, clean, and that reef will be a dream. The second best is the Saturday the 25th with the 3ft offshore slop. After that, it’s a waiting game. The inconsistency of Campbells means you have to be ready to go when it’s on. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this place can light up.

Rusty.

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