Duds Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day run for Duds Reef, and I gotta tell ya, for the vast majority of it, it's just not happening. There's a big ol' gap of flat, grotty conditions stretching from now, July 11, all the way through to the 22nd of July. That's nearly two weeks of onshore crud, cross-shore junk, and barely any energy worth paddling for. The swell is there, but it's small – mostly between 2ft and 3ft – and the wind is relentless. A fresh breeze from the ENE just tears it apart, leaving lumpy, cross-chop chaos. The combined energy is mostly in the moderate range (543 to 688), but with that wind, it's just messy. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 80°, so at least you won't freeze while you're getting frustrated.

For a reef break, we're looking at a very long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds!) on the first Saturday, but with a 22 mph cross-wind, that long-period potential just gets chopped to pieces. It's a real shame.

The first chance you'd even think about getting wet is on the 22nd of July Wednesday afternoon. The data calls it "marginal" – 3ft from the south, moderate breeze making cross-onshore chop. The energy is moderate (530), but it's not good. That theme sticks through the 24th, with the morning of the 24th also showing as "marginal" with a 2ft SSW swell but a very long 17-second period. Still, with a moderate cross-shore breeze, there's just no clean face to ride.

There are no standouts here. Nothing rallies. The winds never go offshore, the swell never cleans up. For an intermediate reef like Duds, you need that offshore wind or at least light conditions, and you just don't get it. It's honestly more of a kite-surfing setup for most of this period if the wind holds. But for a standard paddle surfer? Save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long blank run.

Rusty.

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