Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it – this 16-day outlook for Duppys is a tough one to write. It’s a long, flat stretch with only one little window that might stir some interest, and that’s a way off.

From Friday, July 17, right through to the end of the month, it’s almost all flat. The waves are tiny – 0.3ft to 1ft – coming from the NNE or N, with a short period of 8 to 9 seconds. The wind is a fresh breeze from the E or ENE, cross-off, so the surface is clean but there’s no power. The combined swell energy is in the single digits to low teens (1 to 18), which is weak. For a solid week, through to Saturday, July 25, you’d be lucky to catch a ripple. A couple of days show zero swell at all. This is a proper blank run.

Then, heading into the second week, there’s a glimmer. On Sunday, July 26 afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds, and combined energy hits 315 (moderate). That’s the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s a marginal call – “questionable tide conditions” are flagged. The wind is a moderate breeze from the ENE, cross-off, so it’s clean. That 5ft is a size that’s okay for most, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and fat. Water temp is 83°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in warm water.

After that, another pulse shows up. Thursday, July 30 afternoon sees 6ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, combined energy 371 (moderate). But again, the wind is a fresh breeze, cross-off, and the forecast says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a beach/reef setup, and with that short-period swell, it’s not going to hold shape. With that strong cross-off wind and the size, I’d say this is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

If you’re an expert, maybe keep an eye on that Sunday, July 26 or Thursday, July 30 afternoon – but don’t hold your breath. The rest is a flat, quiet stretch. I’ve seen this area go dead like this before; it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the boards at home until at least the end of the month.

Rusty

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