Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Over the next 16 days, Diggers has a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll get you frothing. Most of the first week is pretty average, but we’ve got some real standouts later on, so keep your eyes peeled.

The forecast kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, with a solid pulse of easterly swell. Tuesday morning, we’re looking at 5.2ft of east swell, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a nice, clean wave with a light offshore breeze from the SW. The water temp is sitting at 67.5°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on. The combined energy is 552 (moderate) – plenty of push to get you into some fun ones. This is a solid option for beginners, but it’s got enough juice for anyone. That afternoon, the wind swings SE and goes cross-shore, and the swell drops a touch to 4.9ft, making it a bit less appealing.

Wednesday and Thursday (July 22-23) are pretty quiet. Swell drops to 3.9ft and then 3.3ft, with periods under 10 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. Not worth paddling out for. Friday morning, July 24th, picks up a bit with 5.6ft from the SSE, but that period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate 15 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but the short period makes it a bit bumpy. The energy is 325 (moderate), but it’s not a standout.

Now, Saturday July 25th is where things get interesting. Saturday morning, we’ve got 4.6ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 13 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, and it’s got some real punch. The energy jumps to 712 (moderate-strong). The wind is light cross-on, so it’s a bit textured. But then Saturday afternoon – *that’s* the moment. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is 3.9ft from the SSE with an 11-second period. The energy is 389 (moderate). This is going to be clean, smooth, and absolutely perfect for a long session. The sets will be well-spaced, making paddling out easy. That’s the best on offer in the first week.

Sunday July 26th and Monday July 27th are smaller, with 3.0ft to 3.3ft swells, but the wind is clean cross-off, so it’s surfable but nothing special. Tuesday July 28th drops off to tiny 2.0ft, with energy down to 66 (weak). A real down day.

Then we hit the second week. Wednesday July 29th, the swell cranks back up – 6.6ft from the SSE with an 8-second period, and the energy is 527 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’s good. But here’s the thing: by Wednesday afternoon, the swell hits 7.2ft, and the energy is 915 (strong). That’s getting big for Diggers, especially for beginners. Anything over 8.2ft is expert-only, so this is pushing it. The wind is still favorable, but it’s a lot of water moving.

Thursday July 30th, we get a big one. Morning sees 7.5ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The energy is a massive 1419 (very strong). That’s a serious swell, but it’s too big for this break for most people. Only experts should even think about it. Friday July 31st is similar: 6.9ft from the south, glassy morning, energy 1181 (very strong). Again, too big for the average surfer.

Saturday August 1st continues the theme: 7.5ft from the SSE, glassy, energy 1505 (very strong). Keep the beginners on the beach. Sunday August 2nd, the swell drops to 4.6ft-4.9ft, with a clean cross-off wind, and the energy is 373 (moderate). That’s a much more manageable size, and the conditions look good. Monday August 3rd, we’ve got 4.9ft from the SE with a light offshore wind from the WSW – that’s a gem. Clean, good shape, and the energy is 310 (moderate). That’s a solid session for anyone.

After that, it fades fast. Tuesday August 4th and Wednesday August 5th are tiny, with 2.3ft-2.6ft swells, and the wind is either cross or onshore. Not worth getting wet.

The standout: Saturday July 25th afternoon – glassy conditions with 3.9ft of SSE groundswell, coming in at 11 seconds. That’s the pick of the whole forecast.
Honorable mention: Monday August 3rd morning – 4.9ft with a light offshore, clean and fun.

Crowds at Diggers can be often, so expect company on the good days, especially on that Saturday. If you’re a beginner, stick to the Tuesday morning session on July 21st or the smaller days around July

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