Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average – nothing to set the world on fire. The swell is there, but it’s small, and the winds are mostly offshore, which will keep things tidy. The real standout is going to be some cleaner windows with a bit more energy, but you’ll need to be patient.

We're starting off on Thursday, July 9th. The water temp is 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year – feels like bathwater. The swell at Hemorrhoids is a modest 3 ft from the southwest with a long 16-second period. That period is a proper groundswell, which is a bonus for a reef break like this, giving it shape and power. The combined energy is moderate at best (515). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore from the ENE at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean but a bit bumpy. Not a day to get too excited.

Friday, July 10th, is similar but the swell drops a whisker to 3 ft. Winds stay offshore out of the ENE. It’s still clean, but the energy is a little weaker. Saturday, July 11th, is worth a mention. The morning has a clean moderate offshore wind and the swell is a touch smaller at 3 ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to 16 seconds again. The combined energy jumps to 469 – the best we’ve seen so far, but still only moderate. The afternoon has more wind but still offshore; it’s a decent bet for a surf.

From Sunday the 12th through to the end of the week, it’s a steady run of small, clean waves. The swell sits around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly southwest or south-southwest. Winds are offshore almost every session, which is a big plus for keeping things glassy. The energy levels stay in the low to mid 300s, so it’s not a powerhouse, but if you’re on a log or a hybrid, you’ll find something to ride.

Look, if I had to pick the best of the bunch, I’d say Saturday morning July 11th gives you the best combo of solid period and moderate offshore wind. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and energy is at 469 – that’s the most push you’ll see in the first week. It’s clean, and the reef setup should handle that long period well. Just be aware, this spot is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but the crowds can be a factor – it’s a known spot, so expect company.

The second week, from July 16th onward, is more of the same: tiny swells, mostly offshore winds, and energy levels hovering in the 200s to 300s. Not much to write home about. Thursday afternoon July 16th has a gentle cross-offshore breeze and a clean 3 ft wave – a nice little window for a quiet session. Then the real treat looks like the final days: Thursday morning July 23rd, the wind goes completely glassy (3 mph from the south, glass condition) with a 2 ft swell, and Friday July 24th the morning is also clean with a light offshore breeze. The energy is low (around 172 to 256), but glassy conditions on a reef break with a long period swell from the southwest – that’s going to be a beautiful, smooth session for the experienced surfer. The afternoon of the 24th is also glassy, but the wind swings onshore for a bit, so the morning is the pick.

Overall, it’s not a blockbuster two weeks. The consistent offshore wind is the silver lining. If you’re about clean lines and don’t need size, Saturday July 11th morning for the most energy, and then the morning of July 24th for the glass, are your best bets. Don’t expect anything over chest-high.

– Rusty

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