Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been checking the charts for the next 16 days. Diggers is the only break I’ve got data for, so let’s get into it.

Right now, the water temperature at Diggers is 67°, which is about normal for this time of year. Not too warm, not too cold – just what you’d expect.

The outlook starts off a bit flat. We’ve got a tiny bit of swell on Tuesday morning, July 28th, with a 3 ft SSE swell at 8 seconds, but it’s just ordinary. The wind is glassy early, but it’s so small it’s barely worth a paddle. After that, Wednesday and Thursday morning are a write-off with tiny waves and poor conditions. It’s a gap of a couple of days where you’re better off doing something else.

Then Thursday afternoon, July 30th, things start to look up. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSE, wind is a clean cross-off, and the waves are surfable. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start. Friday morning, July 31st, brings a 3 ft SSE swell, but check this out – the period jumps to 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate (355). The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. This is a solid option for a morning session.

But the real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning session is absolutely glassy with a 3 ft SE swell at a very long 15 seconds. The combined energy is strong (624), and the wind is dead calm. That’s the kind of morning that makes you forget all the flat days. The long period means the waves will have shape and power, but at a beach break like Diggers, it might break a bit straight, so pick your bank. This is the best on offer – no doubt about it.

The following week, from August 5th into the 6th, the swell gets big. We’re talking 8 ft from the SSE with periods around 9 to 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits over 1500. That’s strong, serious energy. But the wind is offshore and cross-off, so it’s clean. However, at 8 ft, this is only for experts. The logs say it’s too big for the break, so if you’re not a pro, sit this one out. It’s more of a show than a go.

The rest of the second week shows a solid 5 ft to 5 ft E swell hanging around, with some glassy mornings on August 9th, 10th, and 11th. The period stays around 10 to 12 seconds, so there’s good energy. The combined energy is moderate to strong (462 to 688). Those mornings with glassy conditions will be worth a look, but it’s not as punchy as the Sunday, August 2nd session.

Overall, Sunday, August 2nd morning is your standout. Glassy, clean, and a solid groundswell. The rest of the window has moments, but that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty

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