Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Diggers over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it's a bit of a slow start. We've got waves on offer but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 23rd is clean enough with a 3 ft swell from the east at 9 seconds, but the conditions are just very ordinary – the combined energy is weak (135), and the wind is cross-off but light. Not one to get excited about. Friday the 24th sees a bit more size bumping up to 4-5 ft from the SSE, but it's a short period (6-7 seconds) so the waves will be a bit messy and lacking punch. The energy is moderate (216 to 300) but the scores are low. Saturday the 25th brings a solid 5 ft SSE swell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1089). The wind is light cross-on though, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. It's a groundswell, so look for it to wrap into the point rather than the beach. This one is marginal for the break.

Sunday the 26th morning is where we get a little taste of something decent. The wind goes glassy, and we have a 4 ft swell from the SSE at 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (365) and the water temp is about average for the time of year at 67°. It's a glassy morning, so the waves will be clean, but it's a fairly small groundswell. A good session for a log or a fish. Monday the 27th has a similar glassy morning but the swell drops back to 3 ft, so it's back to surfish but ordinary.

Then we hit a flat patch. From Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 30th morning, the swell drops right away, energy readings are under 100, and it's mostly poor conditions. There's a solid 5-day gap of really nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, look ahead to the end of next week and the first week of August, and things start cooking. Thursday the 30th afternoon sees the swell jump to 7 ft from the south with a 7-second period, and the wind is clean and cross-off. The combined energy is up to 402. This is getting too big for Diggers, and it's really only for the experienced lads.

Friday the 31st of July morning is a standout. We’ve got an 8 ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is very strong (1259). The wind is glassy to offshore, the waves will be powerful and clean. But at 8 ft, this is expert territory – the swell is too big for beginners and most intermediates. It's going to be a heavy day out there with some serious lines. This is the pick of the forecast period – the combo of size, clean wind, and a decent period makes for a proper session if you’ve got the skills. Crowds? Diggers gets crowded often, so expect a few others with the same idea.

Saturday the 1st of August morning holds the size (8 ft) with a solid 10-second period and clean offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is enormous (1991). Again, this is purely for the experts. The crowd will be there.

From Sunday the 2nd of August onward, the size settles down to a very nice 5-5 ft range with clean winds and periods around 8-10 seconds. It’s consistent and the energy is moderate to strong (329-649). This is a much more accessible window for the average surfer, and the conditions are looking very good. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th mornings are looking clean and fun. It’s a long way out, but the signs are promising for a solid run of surf after the big weekend.

Overall, there's a big lull in the middle of the outlook, but the end of the first week and start of August brings the best waves. The absolute standout is Friday the 31st of July morning for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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