Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s look at what’s shaping up for Golfcourse. This is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent setup that’s exposed to the open ocean, with an optimum swell direction from the SE. The water’s sitting at 79°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year, which is notable – you’ll feel that difference.

The first recommendation is a bit of a wild one. On Friday July 10th, we’ve got a massive 12ft SSE swell with a very long period around 16 seconds pushing in. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 6305 (strong to very strong). But here’s the thing – that’s way too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine, and even with favourable wind and tide, this is expert-only territory. The wind is light and onshore from the east, so it won’t be clean either. Honestly, unless you’re a seasoned charger looking for a battle, give this a miss.

Saturday July 11th is much the same story – still that huge 12ft SSE swell with a 17-second period, energy around 7000. The wind swings cross-onshore, making it choppy. Still too big for Golfcourse. Not the day for a beginner.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives Sunday July 12th. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSE, period easing to 13 seconds. Energy is still moderate at 1788, but the wind is light cross-onshore from the SE. The report calls it marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, there might be a few lumpy ones.

Monday July 13th morning is where we start to see some real quality. The swell is down to 5ft from the SSE, with an 11-second period. Combined energy is a moderate 464. The wind is light cross-offshore from the SSW, and the conditions are described as clean. This is a solid, surfable day for a beginner. The waves are a manageable size, and the wind is helping. This is the best bet in the first week.

The rest of the week from Tuesday July 14th through to Saturday July 18th is a write-off. Swell drops to under 3ft, with short periods (8-10 seconds) and poor winds. Tuesday morning has a glassy 3ft wave, but it’s ordinary. Wednesday morning is glassy with a tiny 2ft wave. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit a long gap. From Sunday July 19th through to Tuesday July 21st, the swell picks up to 5-6ft from the SSE/SE, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze, creating choppy, poor conditions. Not recommended.

Another gap. Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd show some promise. On Thursday July 23rd morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the east with an 11-second period, energy at 537. The wind is glassy from the east. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the entire forecast. Clean, glassy, and a decent size for Golfcourse. The period is long enough to hold shape, and the easterly direction is a good match for the break. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Friday July 24th is marginal again, with cross-onshore winds and a dropping swell. Saturday July 25th morning has a tiny 2ft glassy wave, but it’s just too small.

So, the standout is Thursday July 23rd morning. Get on it. The long-range promise from 23rd is real, but keep an eye on it as it gets closer. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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