Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Heavens are a tough watch for anyone looking to get a proper wave. The surf’s on the small side and the wind’s rarely playing nice. We’re looking at mostly poor to marginal conditions, so don’t expect any magic.

The pattern starts off pretty flat and messy. Monday morning, July 13th, we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-on from the SW at 6 mph, making it choppy. The water temp is a balmy 68°, which is a full 5° warmer than usual – that’s a notable anomaly, but it doesn’t help the waves. The combined energy is weak (263). The rest of that first week is a write-off: tiny swell, poor winds, and the odd cross-offshore breeze but nothing clean.

We’ve got a real gap here. The first week is a total dud. The second week sees a slow build, but it’s still not great. By Thursday, July 23rd, the swell finally pushes up to 5ft from the south, with a period of 14-15 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1111). The wind is a light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, so it’s almost glassy. That’s the best session on offer – a late morning paddle on the 23rd. The 5ft swell is manageable for intermediates, but it’s still a marginal call with questionable tide. The size is under 5ft, so it’s fine for beginners, but it’s not a classic.

The 24th and 25th hold similar 4-5ft south swells, but the wind turns more cross or cross-on, messing up the surface. The very best of the run is that Thursday morning, July 23rd, with the cleanest wind and the most energy. The rest is just small, bumpy, or too weak to get excited about.

If you’re a kite surfer, the bigger, bumpier days later in the second week might look more interesting than a paddle. But for us, it’s a lean spell. The consistency is there, but the quality isn’t. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty

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