Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a slow grind. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy conditions, with only a couple of days that might get the heart beating a little faster. The pattern is mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds and weak swell energy, so don’t expect any fireworks early on.

The first real chance of anything rideable is Thursday morning, the 16th of July. The swell bumps up to about 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light and onshore from the SW, so it’s not pristine, but it’s the best of a quiet bunch. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 396. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there. This is a beginner-friendly size, so it’s a good time for a learner to get some practice.

The next little window shows up on Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the SW, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 369. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the S, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but that long period means the waves will have some shape and power. The small size means it’s still fine for beginners.

Then, looking way out, the best potential arrives on Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell jumps to 2 ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 21 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 742. Winds are light and onshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean enough. This is a long-range call, so while it’s promising, don’t book the trip just yet. The size is small, so it’s still easy paddling.

The pick of the whole forecast, if we’re honest, is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. We’ve got the biggest swell of the period at 5 ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a very strong 1146. Winds are light and onshore from the SW, which is okay. This is still a manageable size for most surfers, but that longer period will give it some punch. It’s the standout for sheer energy, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the updates.

Because there’s a lot of time with poor surf conditions and a “fairly consistent” break, the tone is hopeful. The energy is there, but the wind and swell alignment is just off for most of the window. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoons with stronger cross-onshore winds.

Rusty.

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