Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get a look at what’s cooking for us.

Curly’s got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real waves coming. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Friday the 10th is the first good call. A solid 6ft southeasterly swell is rolling in with decent push (573 energy), and with a light cross-off breeze in the morning turning dead glassy by afternoon, it's going to be clean. The 10-second period is fine, it'll shape up alright. The swell direction is what this spot wants. It does get crowded here though, so expect some company. It’s a beginner-friendly spot but that 6ft might be a bit much for total newbies.

Saturday the 11th is smaller. Morning sees the swell drop to 3ft from the ESE with a longer 12-second period (389 energy) and clean again with a light NW wind. The waves will have more grunt for their size, but expect longer waits between sets. Afternoon gets messy with a crosswind, so get out early.

Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th are a write-off. Tiny swell, down to a few inches. Offshore wind but no energy (energy readings dropping to 10-11). Not worth the effort.

Now, Wednesday the 15th throws a curveball. Swell jumps to 7-10ft from the south, but it's a short 8-second period with a nasty cross-shore wind. The energy is heavy (859-1161), but it's going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

That messy, oversized trend holds right through to Saturday the 18th. Big swell, poor quality, cross-shore winds. The energy on the 17th is insane (3370 and 3103), but it's just a washing machine. Stay out of the water unless you're a glutton for punishment.

Sunday the 19th is the absolute standout of the whole 16-day run. A solid 8ft swell from the ESE with a long 12-second period, and a light offshore northerly wind. That’s going to produce clean, powerful, lined-up waves. The energy is high (1906) but the conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. If you've got the skills, mark this day. It’s big, so leave the soft-top at home.

Monday the 20th settles back to a much more comfortable 5ft from the SE with a light offshore breeze. Clean, good shape. A solid, fun session.

Tuesday the 21st is another good one. 4ft SE swell with a moderate offshore breeze. Clean and punchy.

The last few days, from Wednesday the 22nd to Saturday the 25th, are inconsistent. There are some clean windows with offshore winds, like on the 23rd and 25th mornings, with waist-chest high waves, but the quality is hit or miss. Nothing epic, but you could find a few rides.

Best bet is Sunday the 19th of July for the experienced guys, and Friday the 10th for a good all-round session.

Stay wet.

Rusty.

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