Friendly Beaches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a lull to start. The first real action isn’t until Tuesday afternoon, July 28th. Up until then, it’s pretty flat and quiet. But once that Tuesday afternoon kicks in, things get interesting.

Tuesday afternoon, July 28 sees a solid pulse of 7ft N swell rolling in with a short 6 second period. The combined energy is moderate (518). The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep it reasonably clean. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice bonus. This is the first real offering, and it’s a solid start.

Wednesday, July 29 is a bit of a letdown. Morning offers a tiny 1ft S swell with a very long 18 second period, but the wind is howling offshore at 12 mph. The afternoon clears up but the swell drops to 1.0ft and the wind swings to a strong cross-off. Not much to get excited about here.

Thursday, July 30 is a different story. The morning session brings 7ft S swell with a 10 second period and moderate energy (833). The wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph, so it’s looking clean. But the standout of the whole run is Thursday afternoon, July 30. We’re looking at 8ft S swell, 9 second period, and strong wave energy (1671). That’s a serious amount of juice. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, keeping it tidy. The file says it’s excellent for experienced surfers – and they’re right. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Friendly Beaches (Friendly Beaches) is exposed to the east, so this S swell should wrap in nicely.

Friday, July 31 is a nice little follow-up. Morning has 4ft SSE swell with offshore wind, and the afternoon turns glassy with 4ft SE swell at 11 seconds. That afternoon glass-off is a treat.

Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 are small but clean. Saturday has 3ft to 3ft SE swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon. Sunday is tiny, with 2ft to 1ft S swell, but the wind stays favorable.

From Monday, August 3 through Tuesday, August 4, it’s a dead zone. Wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday, August 5 morning brings a surprise: 5ft SE swell with glassy conditions. The period is short at 8 seconds, but the glassy wind makes it rideable. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Thursday, August 6 morning is another solid call: 6ft ESE swell, 10 second period, and glassy wind. The energy is solid (695). This is a clean, fun morning.

Friday, August 7 morning is the second real standout. 8ft ESE swell, 11 second period, and glassy conditions. That’s big, clean, and powerful with very strong energy (1541). This is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be chunky and demanding. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so it’s a morning mission.

The rest of the run through to Wednesday, August 12 is a mix of small, clean days and poor, wind-affected slop. The afternoon of August 12 has a nice 7ft S swell with glassy conditions and moderate energy (980), which is a good way to round things out.

The best of the best? Thursday afternoon, July 30 and Friday morning, August 7. Both offer big, clean swell with good energy. The Thursday is a bit more accessible for strong intermediates, while the Friday is a heavy, expert-only affair.

Rusty out.

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