Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, and while there’s a bit of a slow start, the goods are definitely coming. The star of the show is Farmer Burgers, a reef break that’s going to pump over the next couple of weeks, especially if you’ve got the skill to handle it.

Let’s kick things off. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

We’re looking at a slow start Tuesday the 21st. The morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the SW with a light cross breeze, but the energy is weak (283) and the call is marginal. The afternoon gets a bit more size to 4ft, but the wind swings onshore and makes it choppy and poor. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday the 22nd is a step up. The swell picks up to 5ft from the WSW with a solid 12-second period, and the morning has a light offshore wind from the W. It’s clean, but the forecast is still a bit marginal. The energy is moderate (642). A decent session if you’re keen, but not the best of the window.

Thursday the 23rd is your first real chance at a fun wave. The morning brings 4ft from the WSW with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate (378). The call is for good surf conditions, so it’s a nice, clean option.

Now, Friday the 24th is where things get serious. The morning is a standout: glassy conditions with a 8ft swell from the WSW and a long 15-second period. The energy is pumping hard (2360), and this is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a solid groundswell, and while the long period might make it a bit straight at some beach breaks, Farmer Burgers is a reef, so it should handle that beautifully. This is a big one. The afternoon gets choppy with onshore wind, so make the morning session.

Saturday the 25th is another good day. Clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, 5ft to 5ft from the WSW, and a 13-second period. Energy is moderate (888 and 760). This is a very good, surfable day.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell drop a little to 4ft-5ft, and the wind turns cross or onshore, making it more marginal. Still surfable, but not as clean.

Monday the 27th is a write-off. Strong onshore wind at 19 mph, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 28th is another standout. The morning has a 6ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1467). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets choppy again.

Wednesday the 29th is prime. The morning is glassy with a 6ft swell from the WSW and a 14-second period. Energy is strong (1095). This is another excellent, clean session for the experienced crew.

From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week of August, the swell drops off and the wind becomes more of a problem. The morning of Thursday the 30th has 4ft, but it’s cross-shore and marginal. The rest of that week is mostly poor with onshore winds, small surf, and lumpy conditions.

Then on Saturday the 1st of August, we get a nice pulse. The morning has a 7ft swell from the WSW with a light offshore wind from the E. Clean, strong energy (1102), and excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit lighter but still good.

Sunday the 2nd of August has a smaller 4ft swell, but it’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. A nice, relaxing end to the run.

Monday the 3rd of August onward is small and mostly poor with strong cross-winds, and the swell drops to 2ft with weak energy. Not worth the paddle.

So, the clear standout: Friday the 24th morning and Wednesday the 29th morning at Farmer Burgers. Those are the sessions to circle on the calendar. The 28th of July morning is also a ripper. If you’re an experienced surfer, don’t miss those windows. The crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get out early.

Rusty out.

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