Coastguard Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the local line-up. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a solid two weeks of nothing but poor surf conditions on the cards, so don’t be holding your breath for any kind of swell window.

The only spot on the radar is Coastguard Beach, a beginner-friendly, consistent break that’s exposed to the open ocean. It’s a consistent spot, which is about the only flicker of hope here. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about in the wetsuit department.

Looking at the outlook, the first few days are a complete mess. Sunday the 26th of July is a no-go with cross-onshore winds and a weak, short-period ESE swell around 4 ft. The combined energy is weak (176), and it’s just choppy. Monday and Tuesday aren’t any better – tiny waves and cross-shore chop. By Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a bit more height, hitting 5 ft, but the period is a shocking 4 to 5 seconds and the wind is onshore, making it a total washout. The energy is moderate (146) but useless.

Thursday the 30th of July has a fresh breeze and a lumpy 4 ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore again. The energy is moderate (121) but the quality is poor. Friday the 31st of July through to the 2nd of August sees a drop in size – tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves – and while the wind goes cross-offshore, the swell is just too weak. The energy is well under 100, meaning almost nothing to ride. The pattern of tiny, poorly-timed surf continues through the first week of August.

The only real pulse of note comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon sees a bump in swell to 5 ft from the S with a 6-second period. The combined energy hits moderate levels (137) and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. But the period is short, so it’ll be a bit weak and wobbly. It’s a fleeting moment, and honestly, for a beginner spot, 5 ft is on the upper edge of their comfort zone, but the wind is good.

The second week is more of the same – tiny, clean but tiny. The 7th of August has a 2 ft swell with a fresh breeze, and the 8th of August has a 1 ft swell with a light offshore wind. The energy is negligible. It’s essentially a flat spell.

So, what’s the best on offer? There’s no standout. If you’re desperate, the Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon at Coastguard Beach is the least bad option. The 5 ft S swell with cross-offshore wind will produce the cleanest waves of the whole period, but the short period means it’ll be a bit fat and gutless. The crowd profile is “sometimes”, so you might have a few heads out, but given the conditions, it’ll be quiet.

For the rest of it, with the poor surf quality and strong winds, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a long blank run, but for this area, it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be doing something else with your time.

Rusty.

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