Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

There’s a bit of a wait before the first worthwhile surf shows up. It starts on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. That’s when the action begins.

The one to really get stoked about is Friday morning, the 24th of July. Mark it down. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell out of the WSW, with a groundswell period of 15 seconds, so it’s packing a punch. The combined energy is a massive 2042. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, keeping the surface clean. This is a big-wave session for experienced surfers only – that size is way too much for beginners. The waves will be well-formed, but it’s a reef break, so you need to be on your game. The water is at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

Before that, we have some fun windows. Wednesday morning the 22nd starts with a clean 5ft from the SW and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a moderate 642, and it’s a nice, manageable size. That’s a great call for a mid-week dawn patrol. The next morning, Thursday the 23rd, is a bit smaller at 4ft and clean, with a cross-offshore wind, so still workable.

After the Friday peak, the swell drops but stays fun. Saturday morning the 25th offers a clean 5ft from the WSW with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is a solid 734. That’s another very good session, and the size is more approachable for a wider range of surfers.

From Sunday the 26th onward, the size drops into the 4ft range, and the wind gets a bit more complicated, with cross-offshore or cross conditions. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have some potential in the mornings, but the wind is less ideal. The real highlight fades after the 24th, but there are still a few clean windows.

Looking further out, things get small and inconsistent. From the 31st of July through the 6th of August, the swell drops below 3ft, and even though the winds are often offshore, the energy is weak. The 1st of August has a strong offshore breeze, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a tough paddle for not much reward. The 2nd of August afternoon shows a slight bump with a 3ft swell and offshore wind, but the energy is still low. After that, it’s small and mostly cross-onshore, so the surf quality drops off.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday morning the 24th of July for the big, clean groundswell. Wednesday the 22nd and Saturday the 25th are your next best bets for cleaner, smaller waves. The second week is a washout for any decent surf.

Rusty, signing off.

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