Castles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty flat spell. There’s no real surf to speak of until the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st of July. That’s a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for. The wait is on.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Tuesday afternoon at Castles. The swell is a clean 5 feet out of the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is a good sign. The combined wave energy is moderate (303). This is a sandbar break, and with the swell being a touch over 5 feet, it’s not for beginners, but it’s a solid mid-range option for the rest of us. Tuesday afternoon is the best-looking window in the first week.

The rest of that week is a write-off—a mix of onshore winds, smaller swell, and choppy conditions. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave.

Now, the real standout of the whole outlook is Sunday the 26th of July. The morning session at Castles looks excellent. We’re looking at a 6 ft south swell, period 7 seconds—not a groundswell, but a punchy windswell. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the energy is strong (511). That’s your best bet by a long shot. The water is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Expect clean, lined-up waves. The crowd is sometimes an issue here, so for a session this good, you’ll want to be early.

The following Monday and Tuesday mornings (27th & 28th July) are still surfable, with 4 ft to 3 ft, clean conditions, and light winds, but the energy is more moderate (254 and 173). They’re a decent follow-up, but not a patch on the Sunday glory.

After that, the forecast gets messy again. The end of the run is just wind and chop.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total dud. The second week has a single, clear standout on Sunday the 26th of July. That’s your day. Circle it.

Rusty.

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