Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming up. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards at Dunes, a consistent reef break, so there's plenty to get excited about if you pick your moments right.

The pattern is a slow build with clean conditions on offer for a few mornings, then it looks like a bit of a pulse of bigger swell rolls in mid-week. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Sunday morning, July 5th. It's not the biggest day, with clean 2 ft swell wrapping in from the SW, but the wind is light and offshore from the SE. That'll make for a glassy surface and some tidy little waves. The energy is moderate (305), so don't expect it to be pumping, but it's a lovely way to start.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the WSW, still with some decent period (15 seconds) and a fresh offshore breeze from the SSE. That's a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. Wave energy is getting strong here (995), but at 5 ft it's still manageable for most intermediates.

Now, if you want the best of the best, circle Thursday morning, July 9th. That's the standout. We're looking at 5 ft of SW swell running with a long 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is strong (1065), and conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is the kind of morning where Dunes really wakes up. The long period swell won't be a problem here on a reef; it'll hold its shape nicely. This is definitely a dawn patrol mission.

After that, Friday and Saturday mornings, July 10th and 11th, still offer clean, fun waves in the 3 ft to 5 ft range with offshore winds, so you can keep the string short.

Looking further out, there's a bit of a lull and some cross-shore winds in the mix for the middle of the second week. The next clear highlight after that first run is Saturday morning, July 18th. It's a bit of a wait, but it looks promising. Expect 4 ft of SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze, giving very good conditions. The energy is strong (784), so it's worth keeping an eye on, though it's a long way out so don't book the day off just yet.

There's a run of quality mornings here, but Thursday the 9th is the one you don't want to sleep through. Dunes is a consistent spot, and when the wind plays ball like this, it's a dream.

Rusty.

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