Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Drummonds.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hold tight. The first few days are a write-off for quality surfing. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are plagued by strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, with moderate to strong wave energy (around 1194 to 1102) but the wind is just ruining the shape. The swell is there, around 5ft to 5ft from the SW with a solid 14 to 15 second period, but it’s messy. Friday the 17th is even worse, fresh cross-shore winds and a building storm risk. Not worth paddling out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes early on Sunday morning, July 19th. The wind drops to glassy, coming from the ESE, and the SW swell is still a solid 8ft with a 15-second period. The water is a bit colder than average for this time of year at 68°, which is notable but not a shock. The combined energy is strong at 2490. This is a legit window for experienced surfers, but the size (over 8ft) means it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get out early.

The standout session, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday morning, July 20th. Clean offshore wind from the E at 10 km/h, a 6ft SW swell rolling in at 14 seconds, and a combined energy of 1044. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, and the wind is light enough to keep the waves clean. This is the best on offer for the near term.

For the rest of the first week, the pattern is a mix. Tuesday morning the 21st is looking clean again with offshore wind and a smaller 4ft swell, good for a more relaxed session. Wednesday morning the 22nd is also clean with a cross-off breeze and a 6ft SW swell. Then Thursday the 23rd morning gets a bit breezy, but Thursday afternoon turns it back on with an offshore wind and a 6ft SW swell, a solid call for the experienced crowd.

Looking into the second week, the outlook gets more promising but less certain. The real potential is on the morning of Tuesday, July 29th. A very long period groundswell of 19 seconds from the SW, with only 3ft in height, but the energy is still moderate at 1029. The light offshore breeze will make it clean. This is a classic setup for a reef break like Drummonds – excellent conditions for experienced surfers, but that long period means the waves will be fat and straight at a beach break, so here it should be lined up nicely. The following morning, July 30th, has a bigger 5ft swell from the SW with a 20-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-off, making it a bit more average.

There’s a gap in quality from the 25th to the 27th, with smaller swell and onshore winds, nothing to get excited about. But the 28th and 29th mornings bring it back.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning the 20th and Tuesday morning the 29th. The 20th is more reliable, the 29th is the one to watch for a long-period treat.

Rusty.

Read more