Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Duppys over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The entire first week, from Monday the 27th of July right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, is a total write-off. The swell is either non-existent or so tiny and weak that it’s not even worth mentioning. The wind is howling out of the east most of the time, often a strong breeze at 18-25 mph, which just chops up whatever dribble might be there. There’s even a risk of thunderstorms in the early part of the week to keep things interesting. Water temp is sitting at a balmy 83°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a wave that never comes.

The second week doesn’t get much better. We see a few tiny pulses of energy, but nothing to get excited about. Monday the 3rd of August morning has nothing, and the afternoon brings a pathetic 0.3 ft north swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the combined energy is just 2, so it’s basically a ripple. Tuesday the 4th is the same story. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th offer a little more, with a 0.7 ft northeast swell, energy up to 23, but the period is around 10 seconds, so it’s weak and short period. The wind is offshore though, which is nice, but there’s just no power in the water.

Things try to build a bit towards the end. Sunday the 9th of August sees a 2 ft north-northeast swell push the combined energy to 98 in the morning, and then 118 in the afternoon. The period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a bit more like it, but it’s still a small swell and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, not pure glass. The best of the whole outlook is probably the Monday the 10th of August. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the northeast, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy hits 140. That’s moderate wave energy, and it’s a groundswell. The wind is still a cross-offshore, so it'll be clean, but for a spot like Duppys, which is an exposed reef break that needs a north swell to work, it might just offer a few decent ones. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes" so you might have a few other keen locals out, but it won't be a circus.

I'd say the standout window is that Monday the 10th of August. If you’re patient and just want to get wet, that’s your best bet. For the rest of the run, the surf is just too small and weak. A couple of days later, Tuesday the 11th of August, has some offshore wind and a 2 ft swell, but it’s a drop in energy again. It’s a long, slow road for the next couple of weeks, so keep your board waxed and watch the sky.

Rusty.

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