Dongara-Port Denison Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like Dongara-Port Denison is about to fire up after a bit of a slow start. We've got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the way, but it takes a few days to really get going. The first couple of days are just a warm-up, so don't expect much until later in the week.

Tuesday morning, the 21st, sees a clean 5ft SW swell roll in with a 14-second period and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy's still pretty moderate (791), so it's a decent starter but nothing to write home about. The afternoon picks up a bit to 5ft, and the energy jumps to 1048 – still clean, but the tide might be a factor. Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is looking better with a clean 6ft SW swell and a nice offshore easterly at 12 mph. The 13-second period is solid, and the energy is moderate (961). This is where it starts to feel like a proper session.

The real standout is shaping up for Thursday, the 23rd. The morning gets a bit of a fresh breeze, but the afternoon is the pick: 6ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is strong (1402), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a clean, powerful wave with good shape. Friday, the 24th, hangs in there with a 4ft morning and a 4ft afternoon, both clean and with offshore winds, but the energy drops off.

Now, for the absolute best of the bunch, you have to look at Monday, 3rd August. That's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are incredible. The morning is showing a 13ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is enormous (8606), and the wind is light and offshore, making it clean. This is a big, powerful, deep-water swell – expert territory only, for sure. The reef setup at Dongara-Port Denison (a reef break) is perfect for this kind of long-period groundswell, as it won't just close out.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomalies to report. Just your standard winter wetsuit.

Summary: The best windows are Thursday afternoon, 23rd July, for a solid, clean 6ft SW swell, and the big-picture standout is Monday, 3rd August, with a massive, clean 13ft SW groundswell. That second one is a long way out, but it's the one to circle on the calendar if you're an expert. The rest of the period is a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some messy, windy afternoons, especially from the 29th through to the 1st of August, which looks more like a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds. Expect crowds to be possible, especially on the better days, as the word gets out.

Rusty.

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