Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. This Diggers forecast is a real mixed bag, so let’s just get into it.

We’re starting strong on Monday the 6th of July, but it’s a strong that’s too much of a good thing. Swell is a solid 3.0m from the SSE, with a combined energy of 1397 (moderate to strong). The water temp is about 68°, which is pretty average for the season. But that wave height? Over 2.5m, that’s for experts only, and Diggers is a beginner-friendly spot. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the S at 18 mph, keeping things clean, but the size and power are intimidating. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th keep this same wild theme: 3.0m to 3.5m swell, wave energy peaking at 4752 (strong). Even with offshore wind on Tuesday morning, it’s just too big for most. Thursday the 9th drops slightly to about 2.2m, but still pushing the limit.

Finally, Friday the 10th of July is your first real chance. The swell backs off to 1.9m from the SE, combined energy down to 738, with a gentle cross-off breeze at 9 mph. The forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. Then, the absolute standout: Saturday the 11th of July morning. Swell is a clean 1.3m from the SE, and the wind goes totally glassy, calm, zero mph. That’s the dream. It’s clean, it’s chest-to-head high, and it’s manageable. Combined energy is 458 (moderate). For a consistent spot like Diggers, that’s the session to aim for. Crowds are a possibility, but that’s part of the deal.

Saturday afternoon and Sunday the 12th of July are marginal, with smaller swell and onshore breezes, not worth getting excited about. Then from Monday the 13th of July to Wednesday the 15th, it’s flat. Swell under 0.6m, weak energy under 100. Nothing doing. Thursday the 16th is still poor.

Then a massive red flag for Friday the 17th of July. A giant 4.0m SSE groundswell rolls in, with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 10073 (very strong). That is a serious, dangerous, life-threatening swell for this break. Keep off the beach. Saturday the 18th of July is still oversized at 2.5m.

The final days, from Sunday the 19th of July onward, finally settle down. Sunday morning is lovely with 1.3m SE swell, glassy WSW wind, and 264 energy. But it quickly fades to flat, tiny waves again by Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st.

So here’s the skinny: Saturday the 11th of July morning is your one true gold star. Friday the 10th is solid too. The rest of the first week is big and gnarly, and the second week has a massive, dangerous swell followed by a flat spell. Pick your window wisely.

Rusty.

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