Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s happening. Honestly, this is a tough one. We’ve got a stretch ahead that’s gonna test your patience.

The overall picture for the next two weeks is flat and messy. There’s a real lack of any decent swell energy coming through, and what little we get is often mangled by the wind or just too weak to bother with. A lot of these days are just not worth paddling out for.

Let’s start with the only real flicker of hope in the first few days. On Wednesday the 29th of July, Heavens has some small, long-period groundswell rolling in, about 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. That long period is great for shape, and we’re talking moderate wave energy here (722 combined energy). But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are described as poor with a gentle chop. It’s a tease, really. The water temp is a very unusual 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s about the only good news for this spot right now.

After that, it’s a grim run. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week, the swell drops off sharply. We’re looking at heights less than 4 ft, often down to a pathetic 1 ft, with combined energy readings sinking below 100 (weak energy). The breaks are inconsistent, and even when the wind goes offshore or cross, the wave state is either unknown or just too weak to surf. It’s not worth getting wet for.

Moving into the second week, we get a slight lift around the 7th of August. The swell bumps up a touch, with a longer period of 19 seconds on the Friday. However, we are still looking at only 2 ft high. The combined energy is still weak (282 combined energy). Even though the morning winds can be light and offshore, the swell is tiny. By now, we are over a week out, so any hope is a long shot.

The rest of the second week into the 13th of August is just more of the same: tiny swell, poor conditions, and disappointing energy. The 2 ft to 3 ft swells pop up on the 9th and 13th, but the wind states are all wrong – cross-onshore or moderate cross-chop. It’s a bust.

Look, this is a blank run. For an area that can be fairly consistent, it tends not to stay this poor for long, so forecasts can change. But right now, there is no standout session. Don’t waste your time staring at the ocean. Go tune your board or clean your wetsuit.

- Rusty

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