Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a proper run of swell lining up for Drummonds, a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW. Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – not a massive shock, but enough to feel the difference compared to the long-term average.

The good news is, we’ve got a long window of rideable waves starting from Friday, July 24th. It kicks off with a steady 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 495. Friday morning has a cross-off breeze, but it’s a bit stiff, so the afternoon is the real goer – light offshore wind from the ESE, clean lines, and the same solid 4ft SW groundswell. Saturday keeps it ticking over with similar size, but the wind is a bit messier. Sunday sees the swell dip to 2ft–3ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, so it’s drawn out. Light cross-shore winds, so it’s a bit of a gamble, but you could still get a sneaky one.

Now, listen up. Monday, July 27th is where things get real. The swell jumps to 8ft, 14-second period, and the energy rockets to 2253, pushing into the strong range. Cross-off winds keep it clean, and the surf quality is top-notch for experienced surfers. This is your first standout – a proper pulse of SW groundswell hitting the reef, with moderate offshore winds making for some powerful, lined-up waves. Tuesday keeps the energy high with 6ft, and the morning offshore from the E is a beauty. The combined energy stays strong, and the conditions are just as good.

We get a bit of a breather mid-week, but by Friday, July 31st, the swell is back up to 6ft with a 17-second period, sending energy to 2785. The wind is light and cross, so it’s a bit tricky, but the potential is there. Then, Saturday, August 1st brings a solid 8ft groundswell, and the energy is massive at 3912. Clean cross-off winds mean it’s still rideable, but for experts only.

The real standout of the whole run, though, is Sunday, August 2nd. We’re looking at 10ft, 18-second period SW groundswell, with an incredible 6153 combined energy. The morning offshore from the E will have it absolutely pristine. This is exceptional, powerful reef surfing – but it’s only for the experienced crew. The crowd situation at Drummonds can be a thing sometimes, so expect a few heads out for this one.

After that, the swell settles back a bit, but we’ve got good waves through to the end of the second week. Monday, August 3rd is still pumping with 7ft, and the energy is strong. Into the second week, the pattern holds. Tuesday, August 4th sees 5ft, and by Wednesday, August 5th, we’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a light offshore in the morning – clean, excellent conditions for anyone who’s got their sea legs. The period stays at 15 seconds, so those lines are going to be smooth and powerful.

The swell direction shifts slightly to WSW on Friday, August 7th, but the size holds at 6ft, and the energy is still strong. By Saturday, August 8th, we’re looking at another 10ft pulse, but the period is a bit shorter at 14 seconds, and the wind is cross-off. It’s still a wave for the chargers, but the quality is a bit more mixed.

Bottom line: you’ve got surf nearly every day for the next two weeks. The absolute best windows are Monday, July 27th, and Sunday, August 2nd, with the latter being the hefty, long-period bomb for the experts.

Rusty.

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