Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We’ve got a few clean windows, but the swell is inconsistent. The first real action doesn’t kick in until Thursday morning, July 30th. That’s when we start to see some life.

Thursday morning, July 30th at Curl Curl is the first proper call. We’re looking at a 6 ft south swell, period about 9 seconds, which is your standard short-interval groundswell—nothing too crazy, but it has some push. The combined energy is moderate at 621. The wind is a light WSW offshore, so the surface will be clean. This is a good one for the beginners, as it’s not too big, and the conditions are set up well. The water temp is 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, not feeling any major anomaly.

Friday morning, July 31st is a bit of a letdown. The swell is similar at 7 ft from the south, period 10 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, and the energy is moderate (858), but it’s just not clean. The cross-chop will make it frustrating. I’d skip it.

Saturday morning, August 1st is where it’s at. The swell drops slightly to 5 ft from the south, still a 10-second period, but the wind is light and offshore from the west. The surface will be glassy. The energy is moderate (505). This is a standout for the weekend. The water is still at that 65° mark, so average for the season. Crowds are possible here, as it’s a consistent spot, but the clean conditions will be worth the company.

Sunday morning, August 2nd is another solid option. We’ve got a 5 ft south-southeast swell with a longer period of 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (614). The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so the waves will be clean. This is the best of the first week. The longer period means the sets will have more punch and spacing, so paddling out is easier. This is a great call for intermediate surfers.

Monday morning, August 3rd sees a drop. The swell is down to 3 ft from the southeast, period 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore. The energy is weak (189). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water is still sitting at 65°, nothing unusual.

Tuesday morning, August 4th is a write-off. Swell is tiny at 1 ft, with only 37 energy points. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday morning, August 5th picks up again. We’re looking at 5 ft from the south, period 9 seconds, energy moderate (356). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a good option if you’re free mid-week.

Thursday morning, August 6th is similar: 6 ft south swell, 9-second period, energy moderate (471), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean conditions. Solid everyday surf.

Friday, August 7th through Saturday, August 8th is messy. The swell sticks around 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is generally cross-shore or onshore, and the energy is moderate to strong (814 to 644). The surface will be bumpy. Not a highlight.

Sunday morning, August 9th is a bit of a surprise. Swell is only 3 ft from the east-southeast, but with a longer period of 12 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (410). It’s a small day, but the shape will be good for a longboard or a funboard.

Monday morning, August 11th is worth a look. Swell is 6 ft from the south, period 8 seconds, energy moderate (557). The wind is light and offshore, so the waves will be clean. This is a good option for the second week.

Wednesday morning, August 13th is the big one. We’re looking at an 12 ft south swell, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is 2212—that’s strong to very strong. The wind is a fresh offshore from the west-northwest. This is expert territory only. The swell is too big for beginners, and it’s going to be powerful. The water is still at 65°, no anomaly. This is a standout for the experienced crew, but it’s a long-range call, so there’s some uncertainty. The crowd will be heavy here, as it’s a well-known spot.

Thursday afternoon, August 13th is still big, but the wind is cross-off, and the energy is still strong (1343). The swell is 8 ft from the south, period 9 seconds. It’s a good day, but the wind will be a bit more on it.

Overall, the standout days are Thursday morning, July 30th, Saturday morning, August 1st, Sunday morning, August 2nd, and Wednesday morning, August 13th for the experts. The first week has the best consistency. The second week is more promising with the big swell, but it’s less certain.

Rusty.

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