Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at this spot.

Honestly, it's a pretty grim picture for the entire 16-day stretch. There is just nothing doing. We are looking at a massive run of flat to near-flat conditions, with wave energy struggling to get out of the double digits most days. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly sitting in the single digits or low 20s (2 to 23), which is about as weak as it gets. We are talking about a long, long gap with no real surf on offer—essentially the whole period from now through July 22nd is a write-off for paddle surfing.

The only break on the card is Duppys, a reef set-up for advanced crew only. It's fairly consistent here normally, but that doesn't matter when there's no swell. The water temp is a warm 83°, which is about average for the time of year, but you won't be needing your wetsuit because you won't be getting wet.

Because the swell never cracks three feet—mostly 0.3ft to 1ft at best—and it's sickeningly short-period (8 to 14 seconds), there is simply no energy. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore almost daily, which would normally be a dream, but with a flat ocean, it's just a waste. It would keep the surface clean if there were any waves, but there aren't. Honestly, for a beach or reef setup like this with these persistent trade winds and zero wave power, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.

There is nothing to recommend. No standout days, no hidden gems. It’s a blank run, but for this area, that’s just how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, save your energy. The boards can stay in the car for a while.

Rusty.

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