Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. This forecast is all about one spot and one spot only: Fish Boma. It’s a reef setup, and it’s going to be a wild ride for the experienced crew. There’s a bit of a lull to start, but once it kicks off, it’s on.

The first real action hits Saturday the 25th of July. Early morning, we’ve got a glassy 8ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 13-second period. The energy is pumping—strong to very strong at 2144. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The conditions are near perfect for a surfer who knows what they’re doing. That’s the standout of the whole run, honestly. Crowds are a possibility, but with that size and power, the lineup should thin out a bit.

Sunday the 26th keeps the good times rolling. Morning glass again, with a 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is still strong, hitting 1575. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze, dropping to 6ft but still packing a punch. It’s a solid weekend.

Monday the 27th gets a bit messy. The wind swings onshore, and while the swell is still there, the quality drops. Tuesday and Wednesday offer cleaner windows with cross-offshore winds, keeping the 8ft to 6ft SW swell rideable, but it’s not the same magic as the weekend.

Now, Thursday the 30th is a sleeper. The morning goes dead flat calm, glassy, with a 5ft SW swell. The energy is moderate at 987. It’s a smaller day, but if you’re after a glassy session, that’s your window.

Then, Friday the 31st throws a curveball. The swell direction shifts to the east, with a 10ft swell, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds. It’s a big, lumpy, close-out style wave—definitely one for the experts only. The energy is massive at 3162, but that short period means it’s going to be a challenge.

The first week of August is a mixed bag. The first few days have some decent 8ft to 7ft swell with clean conditions, but the wind is a bit cross or cross-on. The real standout in the second week is Thursday the 6th of August. The afternoon brings a massive 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, and an incredible 7345 energy reading. The wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s only for the most experienced, but it’s a true beast of a day.

The rest of the second week fades out with onshore winds and rain, killing the quality. Saturday the 8th of August morning has a glassy 8ft SW swell that’s worth a look, but the following days turn into a write-off.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best is Saturday morning the 25th of July at Fish Boma. Glassy, solid, powerful. Then, for the big-wave hunters, Thursday afternoon the 6th of August is the one to circle on the calendar. Everything else is a supporting act.

Rusty.

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