Desperations Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Desperations.

Well, it's a bit of a slow cooker, this one. We've got a solid pulse of SSW groundswell aiming at this exposed reef break, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story, and for a lot of the time, it's not a friendly one. The water is a warm 78°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real window opens up on Monday the 20th. We've got a clean 6ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds pushing in. The combined energy is a massive 3120, so there's plenty of punch. The wind is glassy offshore from the NNW, which will groom that reef perfectly. This is legit, proper surf for experienced surfers. The sets will be long and clean, but that long period means it'll be a bit wonky on a beach break; here at the reef, it's going to be a thing of beauty. Do expect a few guys out, though, as it's known to get crowded.

Tuesday the 21st starts off clean again with a 5ft SSW swell, period dropping to 16 seconds, and glassy ESE winds. The energy is still strong at 1377. This is another solid morning for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit messy as the wind swings onshore, so call it a half-day.

We hit a rough patch from Wednesday the 22nd right through to Sunday the 26th. The swell drops, and the wind turns onshore and picks up, creating choppy, lumpy, and poor conditions. The focus here shifts from surfing to windsports – if you've got a kite, this is your window.

Now, here's where it gets interesting again. Monday the 27th sees a new pulse of 7ft to 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it's going to be a washing machine. Not worth it.

The standout for the whole period, and it's a bit of a gamble because it's far out, is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning shows a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SE. The combined energy is a beefy 2049. The data says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell might be too big for this break. For a surfer's ears, that means it's going to be big, powerful, and only for the experts. This is the one to circle on your calendar, but keep an eye on the wind.

After that, we get a few more days of average to poor conditions, with a final tease on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows a clean 5ft SSW, 17-second swell with light offshore winds. That's a nice, clean session for the experienced surfer, but the energy is lower at 1408. Sunday the 2nd also starts with a glassy 5ft SSW swell, a solid way to finish the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: this week is a write-off from Wednesday onwards. The absolute best bet, if you're experienced and can handle some size, is the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. The backup plan is the early glass on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. It's a two-week forecast, so treat that big Tuesday with some caution, but it has the potential to be the best of the bunch.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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