Dixon Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Dixon Park over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, Friday July 17 and through the weekend, it's a bit of a write-off. We've got onshore winds and small, weak swell – the combined energy is only 141 (weak) this afternoon. The water's sitting at 66°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But don't stress, it won't stay flat forever.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Monday July 20 morning. The wind goes glassy – dead calm, just a slight air from the ENE at 3 mph. That's going to leave the surface like a mirror. Swell is 5 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 547 (moderate). That's a solid, clean little wave. Dixon Park is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, and with that size it's perfect for learning or just having a fun session. The optimum swell direction is supposed to be SE, but this east swell is close enough and with that glassy wind it's going to be sweet. Just be aware crowds can show up sometimes – it's a popular spot when it's clean.

Tuesday July 21 morning is also worth a look. Offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, swell holding at 4 ft from the east, period still 10 seconds. The combined energy is 301 (still moderate). That'll be clean and fun, though a touch smaller than Monday. Monday morning is the real standout here.

After that, things get smaller and more ordinary. Wednesday July 22 morning has a tiny 2 ft ENE swell with offshore wind, but it's weak – only 119 combined energy. Still rideable if you're keen. Thursday and Friday have some tiny pulses, but nothing to get excited about. There's a bit of a lull until the very end of the month.

Towards the end of the forecast, on Friday July 31 afternoon, we see a bump in size – 6 ft from the south, period 7 seconds – but the wind is cross-onshore and the combined energy is 409 (moderate). It'll be messy and choppy, not the kind of day you'd paddle out for. The south swell direction is also off from the optimum SE, so it's not breaking well. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week is pretty quiet overall. A few mornings with offshore winds and tiny swell, but nothing that'll make you race down to the beach. The standout is clearly Monday July 20 morning – that's the one to circle.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the forecasts – they can change.

Rusty

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