Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Eastern Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a mixed bag, some absolute rippers, and some days that are best spent doing something else.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The opening action kicks off Friday the 3rd of July, but here’s the hard truth: it’s a no-go. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell, but it’s simply too big for this break. The combined energy is massive at 4172, but trust me, you don’t want to be out there. That Friday is a write-off.

Things get interesting on Saturday the 4th of July. That’s the standout. Saturday morning we’ve got 8ft of SE swell with a 12-second period (groundswell), and the wind is a light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph. It’s clean, it’s punchy, and the combined energy is still a very substantial 1773. This is a day for experienced surfers only – that swell height is over 8ft by morning standards, so it’s expert territory. Afternoon drops slightly to 7ft with cross-off winds, still excellent. This is the best on offer for the first week: big, powerful, and glassy.

Sunday the 5th drops right back. We’re looking at 5ft SE swell in the morning, but it’s cross-shore wind and the energy has dropped to 647. It’s marginal at best. Monday the 6th is tiny (3ft) and weak, though Tuesday the 7th gives us a glassy 3ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. Very long period, but small – it’ll be clean and pretty, but don’t expect much push. Wednesday the 8th is blown out with 19 mph winds – forget it.

Now, Thursday the 9th of July is the second real standout. Thursday morning we’ve got 8ft S swell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions from a light ESE breeze. Combined energy is 2774. That’s a serious, clean, heavy swell for experienced crew only. Friday the 10th is a bit smaller at 6ft with glassy ENE winds in the morning – very good surf, but not quite the same level.

There’s a rough patch from Saturday the 11th through Sunday the 12th. Saturday afternoon brings risk of thunderstorms and 16 mph onshore winds, Sunday sees 22 mph cross-on winds and a lumpy 7ft S swell. Avoid.

Monday the 13th of July offers a consolation prize: 5ft S swell (13-second period) with glassy SSW winds in the morning. That’s a clean, solid option for experienced surfers, with combined energy at 762. Tuesday the 14th is smaller (4ft) but has a moderate offshore from the W – clean but not powerful.

The second week looks less reliable. Wednesday the 15th is small and windy, Thursday the 16th has a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, but cross-on winds make it choppy. Then we get a late-breaking shot on Friday the 17th of July: Friday morning brings 7ft from the ENE, but with a short period of 8 seconds – combined energy is 1289, and the wind is glassy. Short period means it’s a windswell, not the cleanest shape, but with glassy conditions it could offer some fun for experts. Saturday the 18th looks too big again at 10ft ENE with 19 mph winds.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, Saturday the 4th of July is your day – big SE groundswell, offshore wind, clean. If you miss that, Thursday the 9th of July is your next best bet with similar size and glassy conditions. Keep an eye on the long-range Friday the 17th – it’s promising but less certain, and the short period is a caveat. Eastern Beach is inconsistent, so when it fires, you get out there.

Stay safe, check the tides, and don’t be a hero on the 10ft days.

Rusty.

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