Damneck Naval Base Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Damneck Naval Base. Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We’re looking at small, weak energy for most of the period, with only one real standout session that’s worth circling on the calendar.

The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. A nice little bonus if you’re paddling out.

For the first week, it’s pretty slim pickings. Tuesday the 7th is basically a non-starter with tiny 1ft to 1.0ft swell and gusty onshore winds. Wednesday the 8th kicks up to 3ft but it’s messy with a short period of 5 seconds and onshore – that’s a scratch. Thursday morning the 9th offers a bit of relief with a glassy 3ft swell from the ENE, but the energy is still weak (105). You could get a few, but it’s ordinary. Friday and the weekend are even smaller, barely breaking 1ft and mostly chopped up.

The only real ray of light comes on Sunday, July 19th. The afternoon session is the pick of the entire forecast. We see a 5ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a moderate 8 second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 328, which is the most power we see by a long shot. Winds are light and variable, keeping it clean. That’s proper surf. Only thing is, that much size on a beach setup can be a bit shifty, but the conditions should be good. Get on it.

The rest of the final week is a step back down – small, weak, and not worth getting excited about.

For the true beginners, keep an eye on that 3ft to 4ft range, but the winds make it a challenge. The 5ft on the 19th will likely be too big for newbies.

Crowds at Damneck are listed as *sometimes*, so on that Sunday afternoon, you might have company, but with most of the other days being flat or poor, the crowds should be thin most of the time.

Overall, it’s a lean run for Damneck. Save your energy for that Sunday.

Rusty.

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