Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up in feet and knots.

We’re starting off slow, but there’s some life in the water later. The first real chance to get wet is Sunday, July 26th. The morning is dead calm with a clean 4ft SSE swell and a 12-second period. That’s a nice little groundswell, enough to get a few fun ones. The water is 67°, which is normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 339, so there’s some push. This is the best we’ll see for a few days, so if you can get out early Sunday, go for it.

Sunday afternoon turns poor with a cross-onshore breeze, and Monday is nothing special. The swell drops off a cliff through Tuesday and Wednesday, with tiny waves and weak energy. From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon, it’s pretty much flat. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 30th sees a little bump in the morning, but the period is short and conditions are just okay. By Thursday afternoon, the swell picks up to 6ft at 10 seconds from the SSE, with a moderate breeze, but it’s still only marginal. The energy jumps to 593 (moderate), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.

Now, Friday, July 31st morning is a big one – but not for the right reasons. We’ve got 8ft of S swell at 11 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2141. That’s strong. But Diggers is a beginner spot, and that’s too much juice. This one is for experts only, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s just too big.

Saturday, August 1st is still heavy, with 7ft in the morning, but it’s still marginal. Energy is high at 1433, but it’s pushing the limits.

The real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. Morning session has 5ft of SE swell, 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is 537 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is the best call of the whole outlook. A solid, fun size, with decent shape. Crowds are often at Diggers, so expect some company, but it’ll be worth it.

Monday the 3rd is still pretty good in the morning with glassy conditions and 4ft, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Tuesday the 4th is another good morning with 4ft and clean conditions, but the wind swings onshore again in the afternoon.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with small waves and weak energy. Then, on Sunday, August 9th, we get a surprise. The morning brings 6ft of SSW swell, 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 596 (moderate). That’s a fun little pulse, and the glassy conditions make it a real gem. Not the biggest, but clean.

Finally, Monday, August 10th morning is a nice way to wrap it up. 5ft of ESE swell at a very long 12 seconds, with a glassy surface. Energy is 584. That’s a proper groundswell, best for a point or reef, but if the banks are right at Diggers, it’ll be a treat. The afternoon gets chopped up by the wind again.

So, the standout days are Sunday, August 2nd for the best combination of size and clean conditions, and Sunday, August 9th morning for a glassy surprise. Get out there.

- Rusty

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