Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The only spot on the radar here is Dunes, a reef setup, and it's got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, we're looking at a run of small to modest swell with some clean windows, but nothing that's going to blow your socks off. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pick of the bunch, and the only real standout, is Friday 10th July. Friday morning at Dunes is looking sweet. We've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a solid 14-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (852). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE, so those faces are going to be clean and lined up. It's a consistent break, but expect some company as crowds are possible here. That morning session is the one to aim for.

Friday afternoon drops off a bit as the wind goes cross-on, making things messier. The surf hangs around for Saturday morning, 11th July, with a smaller 3ft from the WSW, but still with a clean offshore wind. The energy drops to a moderate 291, so it's more of a longboard or funboard wave.

From Sunday 12th July all the way through to the middle of the following week, things get pretty marginal. The swell drops under 3ft, and while the winds are often clean, the wave heights and energy are just too weak to get excited about. There's a long, quiet spell here where you'd be scratching for a ride.

Now, there's a flicker of hope later on. Saturday 18th July afternoon looks interesting. We've got 4ft from the WSW, and the wind is predicted to go totally glassy with zero wind. That's rare and it could turn into a dreamy session for the patient surfer. The wave energy (594) is moderate, but the glassy conditions will make every ripple count.

Then, Sunday 19th July morning brings a bit more size, with a 5ft SW groundswell and a very long 15-second period, pushing the combined energy up into the strong range (1173). This is getting into the intermediate territory, and for some, that long period may make the reef break a bit too straight, but it could unload at the right spots. However, it's still a week and a half away, so take that with a pinch of salt. The wind is a cross-offshore, so it should be clean, just not perfect.

Beyond that, the final week of July sees a return to smaller, cleaner conditions with the odd glassy afternoon, but nothing that’s going to challenge the top spot.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best, be there Friday morning 10th July. The Saturday 18th July afternoon glass-off is another one to keep an eye on, and the bigger 19th July morning could be the one for the more experienced crew looking for a bit more push. For the rest, it's mostly small and clean – fine for a paddle but not a classic.

Rusty.

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