Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, with a bit of a slow start but building into some serious power. The main story is a classic groundswell pattern from the south-southwest, and the standout days are all about Fish Boma (a reef break) when the wind lays down and the swell lines up. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real action kicks off on Friday, July 10th. Fish Boma has a solid 10ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, pumping a massive 3131 combined energy. The morning is a bit cross with a light WNW breeze, but by Friday afternoon it goes glassy. That's the cleanest it'll be all day, and with that size, it's only for experienced surfers. Too big for beginners.

Saturday the 11th is still a good call. The swell drops slightly to 8ft, still from the SSW, with a 12-second period and 2189 combined energy. The wind is a clean E cross-off, so the surf will be well-shaped. It's still big and powerful, so keep it to the experienced crew.

Sunday the 12th sees the swell ease to 5ft, period drops to 11 seconds, and energy drops to 807. It's a bit more manageable, but the wind is cross in the morning. The afternoon cleans up with a gentle E breeze, giving a fun, smaller option.

From Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th, the swell drops right off. We're looking at 3ft to 5ft waves, mostly glassy conditions, but the energy is weak (under 500). It's a lull. Not a total write-off if you're dying for a paddle, but nothing to get excited about.

Then, Thursday the 16th, the swell jumps back up. It's a 8ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and a massive 2352 combined energy. The morning is glassy, and that's your best bet. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so morning is the window.

Friday the 17th is a write-off. The wind swings cross-on and picks up to 15 mph in the afternoon, making it choppy and messy. The swell is still 6ft, but the quality is poor.

Saturday the 18th is a beast. The swell hits 16ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and a massive 9264 combined energy. The wind is onshore in the afternoon, but the morning is poor. Honestly, this is well into expert-only territory, and even then, it's a big, powerful ocean. It might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, the real standout of the whole forecast is Sunday the 19th. It's a 12ft S swell, 12-second period, and 3797 combined energy. The morning wind is a clean E cross-off. That's a proper session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit windier with a moderate breeze, but the morning is a gem.

After a mediocre Monday the 20th, Tuesday the 21st morning is glassy again with a 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and 2103 combined energy. Good, clean, and punchy.

Then, Wednesday the 22nd is the absolute peak. Fish Boma sees a 10ft SSW swell, a very long 15-second period, and 4432 combined energy. The wind is glassy all morning and afternoon. This is the best on offer. The swell is big, but with that period it will be super well-shaped and powerful. The only caveat is that a long-period swell like this can break a bit straight at some beach breaks, but Fish Boma is a reef, so it should handle it beautifully. It's a serious session for experts.

The following days from Thursday the 23rd to Saturday the 25th keep the size up, with 10ft to 13ft swells and long periods, but the wind is often cross-on or cross-off, making it less clean than the Wednesday peak. The energy readings are massive (up to 7635), but the chop takes the shine off. The Saturday the 25th morning is glassy again with a 8ft SW swell, 12-second period, and 1896 combined energy, which is a strong finish to the period.

Overall, the pick of the bunch is Tuesday the 21st morning and Wednesday the 22nd. The Wednesday is the best of the best—big, clean, and powerful. Fish Boma can get a crowd sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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