Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming up for Dracula. This is a reef break, and it’s a proper, consistent performer for the advanced crew.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, are pretty messy. The swell is there, around 7ft to 6ft from the NNW, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the period is a short, weak 7 to 8 seconds. The energy is only moderate (494 to 397), and it’s not offering much for a paddler.

The real story starts to turn on Wednesday the 22nd. We’ve got a morning of glassy, calm conditions as the wind drops to zero. The swell is 6ft from the NNW, and the period is still short, but when it’s that clean, it’s a different game. The energy is moderate (377), but for a reef break, that flat calm is a goldmine. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean.

Then we get to the standout. Thursday the 24th is the one to circle. The morning is glassy with a clean 7ft NNW swell, period still around 8 seconds, but the energy is climbing to a solid moderate (522). The water is sitting at about 70°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no shock there. The wind is dead calm, and that’s going to make this reef break absolutely line up. This is the best of the near-term.

As we push into the second week, the swell gets a bit bigger. Saturday the 25th morning has an 8ft NNW swell, with a clean, cross-off wind. The energy is strong (908). That’s a solid step up, and for an advanced spot, that’s a proper session. The wind is light, so it should hold shape.

Sunday the 26th morning sees 8ft again, but the wind is a light cross-shore, and the energy is still strong (1017). It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but the size is there. Then Monday the 27th morning is another glassy morning with a 8ft NNW swell and strong energy (917). That’s another one to get up early for.

After that, the energy drops off. The last week of July and into August sees a lot of smaller, wind-affected surf. The swell stays around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is either cross or cross-on, and the period is short. It’s not a write-off, but the magic is definitely in those first few mornings.

The real standout for the longer range is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is glassy, with a 6ft NNW swell, moderate energy (501), and that clean, glassy surface. It’s a bit of a wait, but if the forecasts hold, it’ll be a ripper.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is the morning of Thursday the 24th of July. That glassy, 7ft swell is your winner. The Saturday morning the 25th and Monday the 27th are also top-tier, and keep an eye on the 3rd of August for a long-range promise. It’s a reef break, so it handles the size well, but remember, the short period on these swells means it can be a bit fat and straight at the beach breaks. For this reef, it’s a good thing.

Rusty.

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