Curl Curl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Curl Curl Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the period is where it gets interesting. The first few days are a mixed bag, with some clean conditions but not much size. Then we hit a real lull mid-week, and then, out of nowhere, we get a proper taste of winter. The standout period is clearly the first week of August, with a couple of absolute crackers.

Kicking off this Saturday the 25th of July, we’ve got a clean 6 ft S swell rolling in, with a moderate cross-off wind. The combined energy is moderate (790). The water is sitting at 64°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The morning is a bit average, but the afternoon glass-off is the real story. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the north, and the swell settles to a clean 5 ft from the south. It’s not huge, but it’ll be smooth and fun.

Sunday the 26th sees a slight bump in size. The morning pushes 7 ft from the south with a period of 11 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the WSW. The energy is solid (921). That’s a solid head-high wave, and it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind, so get in early.

Monday the 27th is a classic Curly morning. The wind is glassy from the WNW, and the swell is a fun 4 ft from the south. It’s small but clean, with only 203 energy. Perfect for a log or a mid-length.

Now, here’s the bad news. From Tuesday the 28th through to Friday the 31st, the swell drops right off and the wind turns nasty. We’re looking at flat, weak waves and onshore slop. There’s a brief spike on Thursday the 30th with an 8 ft S swell, but the wind is cross-shore and choppy, so it’s going to be a washing machine. That energy is massive (2032), but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Best to sit this stretch out.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is clean, with a 4 ft SSE swell and a light cross-off wind. It’s a small, clean window. The rest of the weekend is pretty ordinary.

Then, hold onto your boards. Wednesday the 5th of August is the pick of the lot. The morning brings a solid 8 ft SSE groundswell with a period of 13 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is pumping (1856). This is a proper winter swell. The afternoon is even better: the wind goes glassy, and the swell is 7 ft with a 12-second period. This is a classic, clean, powerful point break session. This is a standout for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for some proper, lined-up waves, but it might be a bit straight for the beach break – at the Point, it’ll be a dream.

Saturday the 8th of August is another massive one. The morning has a 10 ft S swell with a short 8-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. The energy is very strong (1162). That’s a big, raw swell. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful day, and only for the experts. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind.

Sunday the 9th of August rounds it out beautifully. The morning has an 8 ft SSE swell with an 11-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the WNW, giving clean, powerful conditions. The energy is very strong (1528). The afternoon is glassy with a 7 ft S swell. Another fantastic day for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off after Sunday, but the first week of August is firing. The absolute standouts are Wednesday the 5th and Sunday the 9th. Both are for experienced surfers only, with big, clean, powerful swells. The crowds will be here often, so get in early.

Rusty.

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