Castles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid block of surf coming up at Castles, starting this Sunday morning, July 5th. The ocean’s been working, and this spot will be firing with a clean 6 ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very long 17 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, which is textbook for Castles. This is prime, powerful stuff – the wave energy is strong (2191) and the sets will have some real welly behind them. This is pure reef-grinding quality, but with this size and period, it’s for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand for this one. The water temp is hugging the seasonal average, nothing unusual there.

Sunday afternoon keeps the dream alive: still 6 ft from the SW, 16-second period, winds lightening to 9 mph from the same ENE offshore direction. Another session of excellence, but again, this is serious reef surfing.

Monday the 6th is a step down. The swell drops to 4 ft and the wind swings, turning cross-offshore. The energy is way down to 536, and overall it’s marginal. Not worth messing with.

Tuesday the 7th is better. Morning brings a clean 4 ft SW groundswell with 15-second period and offshore wind. It’s not pumping but it’s clean and fun (525 energy). The afternoon is similar with a little more period, worth a look.

Wednesday the 8th is a highlight. The swell bumps back up to 6 ft from the SW, 17-second period, with light cross-off winds. The energy is strong again (1710), the sets will be long and lined up – this is a standout session for experienced surfers. The reef will be working beautifully.

Thursday the 9th fades to 4 ft with cross-off wind in the morning, but the afternoon gets messy with rain and a cross-on wind.

Friday the 10th is marginal with cross and cross-on wind, small swell around 4-4 ft. Not your day.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off. Onshore winds screaming at 19 mph, poor quality, 5 ft lumpy slop. No go.

Sunday the 12th sees the swell back to 7 ft, but it’s all onshore and messy. Avoid.

Monday the 13th: morning has 5 ft with cross winds (1418 energy) – okay, but the afternoon is massive: 8 ft at 20 seconds from the SW, energy through the roof at 4600. That is a huge, powerful swell, but the wind is cross-on and marginal. Only for very experienced surfers on the reef, and even then, it’s a beast.

Tuesday the 14th to Wednesday the 15th is a mix of 6-6 ft SW swell but with onshore or cross-on wind. Not ideal.

Thursday the 16th morning is a sneaky good one: 4 ft SW, 14 seconds, but with glassy conditions. Perfect texture. This is a clean little session for those who want smooth waves and no wind hassle.

After that, the surf mostly goes flat or junky until the 19th. On Sunday the 19th of July, the ocean roars back. A massive 8 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, energy at 6647, with cross-shore winds. This is a huge, powerful swell. It’s going to be big, raw, and demanding – again, experts only. The reef will have some serious slabs breaking.

Overall, the standout sessions are Sunday morning July 5th, and Wednesday morning July 8th. Thursday morning July 16th is a quieter but beautiful glassy option.

Rusty, signing out.

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