Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 79°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that slight chill on the first few duck dives.

The forecast kicks off on Saturday, July 11th, but honestly, it’s a no-go. There’s a solid 12ft SSE swell rolling in with a 17-second period, packing a massive punch (combined energy of 7155). That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on breeze makes it a messy, dangerous affair. We’re looking at a long gap here – the next few days aren’t worth your time.

Sunday the 12th sees the swell drop to 7ft, but it’s still cross-shore and low quality. Monday the 13th morning is a tease: glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell from the south, but the energy is weak (440) and the score is low. The afternoon turns ugly again.

In fact, the whole stretch from Saturday the 11th right through to Tuesday the 21st of July is pretty much a write-off. There’s no real standout session. The waves are either too big, too small, too messy, or the wind is junk. A few glassy mornings pop up (like Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th), but the swell is tiny – 2ft with barely any energy. It’s more of a flat spell than a surfable window.

Things start to show a little life around Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning is glassy with a 4ft easterly swell, but the energy is still low (196) and the conditions are just “ordinary.”

Then, keep your eyes on Thursday the 23rd of July – that’s the first real highlight. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the east with a long 11-second period, and the energy jumps up to 1281. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s a big step up from the junk we’ve been seeing. The swell direction (E) matches the optimum SE for Golfcourse reasonably well. This is a solid, powerful groundswell, and a long period like that means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. It’s a good window for a surf.

After that, the forecast gets more promising. Sunday the 26th of July morning is the best on offer. Glassy conditions, a clean 4ft ESE swell with an 11-second period, and combined energy of 573. The wind is completely off, so expect clean, glassy faces. The waves won’t be huge, but the quality should be there. This is the one to pencil in.

The rest of the second week sees a mix of small, weak swells and onshore junk. Saturday the 25th of July morning has a glassy 3ft ESE swell, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is low. It’s a pop, but not a standout.

So, if you’re looking for the best bets, aim for Thursday the 23rd of July morning for the biggest, most powerful swell of the period, and Sunday the 26th of July morning for the cleanest, glassiest conditions. Crowds are often around at Golfcourse, so expect company on those better days.

Rusty.

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