Curl Curl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for us over the next couple of weeks at Curl Curl Point.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off, with Thursday afternoon bringing in 8ft of short-period, lumpy south swell under a fresh cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for. Friday and Saturday stay weak and messy, with small dribbly waves in the 3ft to 4ft range and onshore winds. The combined energy is low, sitting around 130 to 222 (weak to weak-moderate). We’ll have to sit on our hands until Sunday morning, July 19th.

That Sunday (19th) sees a bit of a pulse – 6ft of east-northeast swell with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The energy jumps into the 900s (moderate-strong). It’s still looking marginal, with a light onshore wind. It’s a tease, but not the day.

The real standout comes in on Monday morning, July 20th. We’ve got 6ft of east-northeast swell, period around 10 seconds, and a clean offshore WNW breeze at just 3 mph. The water temp is sitting at about 63°, which is just a bit cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing wild. The combined energy is a solid 788 (moderate). The point should be running clean and well-shaped. This is the one to aim for – quality surf with light winds. Crowds can be an issue here – often busy – so get in early.

Tuesday morning, July 21st, is also looking tasty. Another 5ft of east-northeast swell, glassy conditions with a light NW breeze. The energy is still solid at 528. That’s a beautiful window for a long session with clean, lined-up waves. Again, expect company.

Wednesday 22nd morning sees a smaller swell of 4ft, but with a cross-offshore WNW wind. It’s clean, but the power is dropping off – energy down to 286. Still fun for a grovel, but not the standout.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Thursday and Friday (23rd & 24th) are small and messy, with onshore or cross-shore winds spoiling things. The swell tries to pump again on Friday afternoon (24th) with a sudden jump to 8ft, south swell at 11 seconds – energy up to 2883 (very strong). But the wind is cross-onshore and light, leaving it bumpy. That size and period is better suited to a point or reef like this one, but the wind ruins the party. Saturday 25th is a write-off with strong winds.

The second week starts looking more promising from Sunday 26th morning – a clean 3ft south groundswell with a cross-offshore WSW wind. Not big, but tidy. Monday 27th morning has 5ft south swell with a nice offshore NW breeze – clean again. Energy is 371 (moderate). Good for a sunrise paddle.

Tuesday 28th is lovely: both morning and afternoon see 4ft to 5ft south swell with light cross-offshore west winds. Clean waves all day, energy in the 360 to 390 range. Not a huge swell, but the quality will be there.

Towards the end of the period, Friday morning, July 31st, is another standout. We’re looking at 6ft of south swell, period of 8 seconds (shorter-period, so punchy), with glassy conditions from a light north-northwest breeze. Energy is strong at 649. This should be clean, fun, and powerful. But keep in mind, 6ft is getting a bit solid for beginners. The point should handle it well, but expect it to be a bit more challenging.

Overall, the first week is slow, then we get two excellent days (20th and 21st), followed by a lull, then a strong finish on the 31st. For the best waves, get in on Monday 20th or Tuesday 21st in the morning, or hold out for that glassy Friday the 31st session.

Rusty.

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