Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about the surf ahead for Drummonds, a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW and picks up the best swell from that direction. The water’s at 68.5°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

The outlook kicks off on Tuesday the 21st, but it’s a slow start. That morning you’ve got a clean 4.3ft SW swell with a 14-second period, cross-off wind from the ESE, and combined energy at 726 (moderate). It’s rideable but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon stays similar, clean 4.6ft, same story.

Wednesday the 22nd is where it starts to feel better. The morning brings a 5.2ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and fresh offshore wind from the ESE at 15 mph. Energy jumps to 796 (moderate), and the waves are clean with a bit of push. The afternoon builds to 5.9ft, still cross-off, but energy rockets to 2045 (strong). That’s a solid afternoon session for an intermediate.

Thursday the 23rd is the first standout. The morning has 5.9ft SW, 14 seconds, fresh offshore from the ENE at 19 mph, and energy at 1402 (strong). It’s clean and punchy. But the afternoon is the real gem: 5.6ft SW, 14 seconds, gentle offshore from the ESE, and energy at 1196 (strong). The wind is light, the waves are shaped well for the reef, and the whole thing is glassy. This is the best session of the first week.

Friday the 24th drops off a bit. Morning is 3.9ft with cross-off breeze and only 495 energy (weak), and it’s poor. Afternoon picks up a 3.6ft SW swell, gentle offshore, 425 energy, and clean, but it’s small. Saturday the 25th is small too—3.3ft in the morning, then 3.3ft in the afternoon with glassy conditions from the E at 3 mph. That glassy spell is nice if you’re on a longboard, but it’s not a pumping day.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off: 2.3ft SW, 16-second period, cross-shore wind, and only 445 energy. The period is long, so the reef might line up the sets, but the size is tiny. Monday the 27th brings a bit of life back: morning has 6.2ft SW, 14 seconds, cross-off, and 1463 energy (strong). The afternoon is excellent for experienced surfers: 5.9ft, gentle cross-off, 1233 energy, clean lines. That’s a fun session.

Tuesday the 28th is another standout. The morning has 5.6ft SW, 15 seconds, fresh offshore from the ENE at 22 mph, and 1298 energy (strong). The wind is solid offshore, so the reef will be groomed. The afternoon is even better: 5.2ft, moderate offshore, 1351 energy, and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a top call.

Wednesday the 29th fades to 3.6ft SW, 19-second period, cross-off breeze, and 1194 energy (strong). The period is very long, so the reef will handle it well, but the size is dropping. The afternoon is 3.0ft, 18 seconds, gentle offshore, 840 energy—clean but small.

Thursday the 30th is small all day: 2.6ft morning, 2.3ft afternoon, with gentle offshore in the arvo. Not worth rushing. Friday the 31st brings a shift: 5.2ft from the WSW, 16 seconds, cross-off, and 1280 energy (strong). The afternoon is excellent for experienced surfers, 5.2ft WSW, 15 seconds, light cross-off, 1150 energy. That’s a solid session.

Saturday the 1st of August has 3.6ft SW in the morning, then 3.9ft WSW, 13 seconds, gentle offshore, 506 energy—clean but average. Sunday the 2nd: morning is 4.3ft W, 9 seconds, cross-off, 463 energy—poor, short period and weak. The afternoon is better: 5.6ft WSW, 10 seconds, gentle offshore, 732 energy (moderate). It’s clean and has some push.

Now, the big one: Monday the 3rd of August. The morning has 11.5ft SW, 17 seconds, cross-off, and energy at 6633 (very strong). That’s a big groundswell

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