Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Curly for the next couple of weeks.

First off, there’s a quiet start. No surf to speak of until Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. That’s a two-day gap with nothing.

Wednesday morning the 22nd, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period and a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate at 297. By the afternoon, it goes glassy with zero wind and 4ft. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a dream session. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Thursday the 23rd is a dud. Swell drops under 3ft, winds are messy, and it’s a day to skip.

Friday the 24th brings a big S swell – 8ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, with a 10-12 second period. The combined energy is massive, over 1700 in the morning. That’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is cross-off, but it’s marginal. At 8ft, this is expert-only, and with the long period, it might close out. Kite surfers might be having more fun.

Saturday the 25th is still bumpy. The S swell is 6ft in the morning with a strong cross-off. The afternoon cleans up to 4ft with lighter wind, giving a decent session.

Sunday the 26th is the standout. The morning delivers 6ft of S swell, a 10-second period, and a combined energy of 607. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your best bet of the week. The water is still about average.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are weak. Swell drops below 3ft, with ordinary conditions.

Wednesday the 29th brings a small SSW swell – 4ft in the morning, clean, with a light cross-off wind. It’s a fun little session. The afternoon gets messy with a bigger 6ft swell and onshore wind.

Thursday the 30th of July – this is a monster. A 10ft S swell with a 12-second period rolls in. The combined energy is over 2500, very strong. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, and it’s flagged as “too big for this break.” This is expert-only, and I’d be looking for a reef or point break if I wanted to paddle.

The first week of August is mixed. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st have small, clean surf in the 2ft to 5ft range, but nothing special. Sunday the 2nd is tiny.

Monday the 3rd of August sees another S swell pulse, 7ft to 8ft, with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. At 8ft, that’s expert territory.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th settle down. We’ve got a 6ft S swell on Tuesday morning with a moderate offshore wind, and Wednesday morning brings a 5ft SE swell, with a gentle offshore. The combined energy is moderate, and the conditions are clean. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy with 5ft. That’s a solid, clean session.

Finally, Thursday the 6th of August wraps it up with a 2ft S swell, but a 12-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is 389. It’s clean, but small.

So, the standout is Sunday morning the 26th of July – 6ft S swell, clean, light wind, and the best rating. Runner-up is Wednesday morning the 5th of August – 5ft, offshore, clean, and a solid session. The water is about average for the time of year.

Rusty.

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