Club Med Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Club Med (reef).

To be honest, the next week and a half is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch from Friday 17 July right through to the end of the month where the surf just isn’t offering anything worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the conditions are poor. There’s a small window on Wednesday 22 July morning where the wave energy is a bit low (combined energy 142) and the wind is clean, but the swell is only 2 ft. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary.

The real standout – and I mean the only real standout in the whole 16-day window – is the final day of the forecast, Friday 31 July morning. That’s a month away, but it’s worth circling on the calendar. We’ve got a solid groundswell rolling in from the SW at 3 ft, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s serious energy for a reef break, and the combined energy is a strong 495. The wind is glassy, with a light NW breeze, so it’s going to be clean. That’s a proper window for advanced surfers. Given the long period, the waves will have plenty of shape and power, with longer lulls between sets.

Following that, Saturday 1 August morning also looks promising, with a 3 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is still strong (418). The afternoon sees a shift to offshore winds from the N, which is ideal for keeping the reef working.

The water temperature is sitting at 83°F, which is about average for this time of year.

For a break like Club Med, which is a fairly consistent reef, it’s disappointing to have such a long blank run, but that’s how it goes sometimes. The good news is the immediate forecast is poor, but the long-range signals are building. Don’t hold your breath for the next week, but keep an eye on that Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August window.

Rusty.

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