Curl Curl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. There’s a bit of a slow start this week, but we’ve got some solid pulses further out that are worth keeping an eye on.

Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first real opportunity isn’t until Saturday the 11th of July at Curl Curl Point. We’ve got a clean 3ft ESE groundswell rolling in with a nice 12-second period. The water’s sitting at 65°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. Light offshore northwesterlies in the morning are gonna have it looking tidy, but be warned – the crowds are often a factor here, so you’ll want to get in early. The combined swell energy is sitting at 389 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push behind it.

That Saturday morning window is your only real call for the first few days, because Sunday the 12th drops right off. Sunday morning you’ve got a tiny 2ft swell and a strong 16 mph cross-offshore wind that’ll clean it up, but there’s just no size. Combined energy drops to 104 (weak). By Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th, it’s flat – we’re talking 1ft to 0.7ft with energy down in the teens and thirties. A real lull.

Then we hit a bit of a wild stretch from Wednesday the 15th. A big, messy 13ft S swell shows up, combined energy up at 2721 (very strong), but it’s all onshore junk with 19 mph winds. That’s not surfable, that’s a washing machine. That kind of size combined with those winds would be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session. The mess continues through Thursday and Friday with rainy, choppy conditions.

Now, here’s where it gets promising.

The standout stretch starts on Sunday the 19th of July. That morning and afternoon, we get glassy conditions with an 8ft E swell at 10 seconds. Combined energy is massive: 2784 in the morning, 1661 in the arvo. This is clean, powerful surf, but at 8ft it’s for experienced surfers only. The wind is dead calm – glassy – which is a huge plus. Curl Curl Point will be handling that east swell nicely, but keep in mind long period east swells can sometimes run a bit straight on beach breaks. As a point break, it should be okay.

Monday the 20th keeps that energy rolling. Another morning with 8ft E swell, now with a longer 12-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the WNW. Combined energy is 2270 (very strong). That’s another top-tier session for the experienced crew. The afternoon goes a bit cross-onshore, so hit it early.

After that, conditions get messy again for a few days with strong S winds and lumpy cross-shore junk Wednesday the 22nd. But then Thursday the 23rd brings another glassy morning – 5ft E swell with a 12-second period and combined energy at 1081 (moderate). It’s smaller and cleaner, perfect for a wider range of surfers.

The run continues into Friday the 24th with a clean 7ft S swell and light offshore winds from the NNW. Energy at 952 (moderate). Then Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th finish the outlook strong – consistent 5ft to 6ft ESE/E swells with offshore and glassy winds, all with moderate to good combined energy. That Saturday is particularly good with a 6ft ESE swell, 11-second period, and clean offshore NNW winds at 12-13 mph.

So, best on offer: Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th – big, clean, powerful east swell for the experts. Then Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th for slightly smaller, still clean conditions that are a bit more accessible.

Don’t sleep on Thursday the 23rd either – that glassy morning with 5ft is a sneaky good session if the big stuff is too much.

Stay frothing.

Rusty.

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