Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are packing a solid punch of Southern Ocean energy, but it’s a mixed bag of epic sessions and absolute washouts. We’re looking at a window that starts on the 28th of July and runs all the way to the 12th of August, but you’ll have to be selective.

The first few days, Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, are a bit of a slow burn. The swell is already here, but Tuesday morning is messy with onshore wind and a lot of juice. The real standout starts to reveal itself on Wednesday morning. The swell is 10 feet, a long-period 13 seconds from the SSW, and the wind is offshore from the NNW. This is clean, powerful, and there’s a lot of energy in the water. It’s definitely for the experienced crew, as it’s pushing the limits of what’s manageable. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year.

Thursday the 30th offers a cleaner session with a 5 foot SSW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is still solid, and it’s a good drop in size for those who found Wednesday a bit too much.

Friday the 31st is the real flashpoint. The afternoon session is the best on offer. You’ve got a 8 foot swell from the SSW, a very long 17-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the North. The energy is pumping, and the conditions are set for a memorable session.

Now, the first of August (Saturday) is a write-off. The swell jumps to 15 feet and the combined energy goes through the roof, but it’s too big and onshore winds ruin any chance of a wave. The whole first week of August is a bit of a rollercoaster, with a few good windows, like Monday the 3rd afternoon with a solid 7 foot wave and offshore wind, and Wednesday the 5th with a solid 10 foot wave and clean conditions. But the 4th and 6th are mixed.

The second week gets spicy again. The 7th of August has a massive 12 foot SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but the power is immense. This is for experts only. The 8th and 9th are completely blown out by strong cross-shore winds.

The very last window, on the 11th and 12th of August, is a promising finish. The 11th afternoon has a clean 10 foot, 12-second swell with offshore wind, and the 12th morning has a 12 foot swell with a strong offshore wind. The energy is high, but it’s a strong offshore wind, so it’s clean but paddling will be a serious workout.

So, the two standout sessions are Friday the 31st of July afternoon, and Wednesday the 5th of August. The 31st has the best combination of size, period, and wind. The 5th is a little smaller but still extremely clean. For the real big-wave hunters, the 7th of August is a serious proposition, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Rusty.

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