Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead for Godrevy, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first week and a half is pretty flat and messy, but there’s a real pulse of energy building for the second weekend that could be worth waiting for.

The forecast opens with a real nothing-burger. Friday morning the 24th of July, we’ve got a tiny 2ft windswell from the north, but with a cross-onshore breeze making it choppy and poor. The combined swell energy is weak at just 39, and it’s just not worth paddling out. That same theme carries through the weekend and into the next week. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see a bit of a bump – Sunday morning actually hits 7ft from the WNW with a moderate 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 417 (moderate wave energy), but it’s blown out by a fresh onshore wind. The surf is there, but it’s a mess. Not what you want.

That flat, choppy pattern drags on all the way through to the end of July. We’ve got a solid gap of about 10 days with nothing you’d call a proper surf recommendation. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year – a little bonus for the long wait.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Tuesday the 4th of August, early morning, we get a little glimpse of hope. The swell is only 4ft from the north with a short 5-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 102. The magic is in the wind – glassy conditions. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first clean window we’ve seen. The swell is small and weak, so it’s really just a chance to get wet without getting thrashed.

The real standout, the one you should circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 8th of August. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WSW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is a powerful 779 (strong wave energy). Early morning, the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but this is the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole forecast. At 8ft, this is expert territory – it’s going to be powerful and a bit too much for beginners. The swell direction (WSW) is a good match for the optimum WNW exposure, so Godrevy will be picking it up well. This is the one to aim for if you’ve got the skills.

Don’t miss the pulse on the 7th of August either – Friday morning shows 6ft from the SW with light cross-shore winds. The combined energy is 370 (moderate), and it’s a “marginal” call, but with lighter winds, it could clean up nicely. It’s a good warm-up for the main event on Saturday.

So, bottom line: the first week is a write-off – mostly small, choppy, and onshore. Hang tight, let that swell build, and then get ready for the 8th of August. That’s the one. Godrevy is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s not unusual to have a flat spell like this, but when it comes, it comes with a punch.

Rusty.

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