Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, it’s gonna be a bit of a slow burn for the first week or so. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Wednesday or Thursday, and the swell is just too small and messy to get excited about. Friday sees a jump in size but it’s short-period wind swell, pretty raw, and the wind is up. It’s not going to be any fun out there.

The first real window of opportunity looks like Saturday, July 25th. The swell settles into a cleaner SSE groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (832). Saturday morning is a bit cross, but by Saturday afternoon, it goes glassy, and that’s the moment. Diggers will have clean, 4 ft waves from the SSE. It’s a consistent spot for beginners, so you won’t be alone—expect company—but the conditions will be smooth. Sunday morning, July 26, holds that glassy, clean feel, with 4 ft SSE swell and a long 12-second period. That’s your best bet for a proper, relaxed session.

After that, things drop off again. The middle of the week is tiny, with barely any energy. Then, hold on—Thursday, July 30, the models are showing a massive pulse. The swell jumps to 10 ft on Thursday morning and 12 ft in the afternoon, with combined energy readings over 2000. That’s too much for Diggers, a beginner break. The wind is offshore, but the size is dangerous for most. Same story on Friday, July 31: 7 ft SSE swell, clean offshore wind, but it’s a big drop for a spot that’s not built for it. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The run continues into early August with a few more manageable days. Saturday, August 1, is a small 4 ft S swell, but the wind is messy. Sunday, August 2, starts glassy with a clean 3 ft SSE swell—another good quiet morning for beginners. The energy is low (280), so it’s mellow but fun.

The potential standout in the second week is Thursday, August 6. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSE groundswell, glassy calm, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (818). The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” and at that size, Diggers is still manageable for most. Friday, August 6 afternoon, the swell gets bigger (7 ft), but the wind turns cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner. That Thursday morning is the best call for the whole run if you can wait.

So, bottom line: the best surf on offer is Saturday afternoon, July 25, and Sunday morning, July 26, for clean, glassy fun. The long-range standout is Thursday morning, August 6, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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