Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s coming up. Over the next 16 days, we’ve only got one spot on the cards – Hemorrhoids – and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first week actually kicks off with some decent energy, but then it trails off into pretty pedestrian stuff.

We start Monday, July 6th, with some proper life in the water. That’s the standout period. Monday morning you’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SW, with a very long 16-second period pushing through. The combined swell energy is solid at 818 (moderate wave energy) and the wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. Expect very good, clean conditions. That afternoon, the swell drops a whisker to 3ft but the period stretches out to a staggering 20 seconds – very long period groundswell. Energy jumps to 1236 (strong wave energy) and it stays clean with an offshore breeze. For a reef break, that long period is going to line up beautifully. This spot is exposed to the S, and the optimum swell direction is S, so it's a perfect match. It’s an intermediate-level reef, and crowds are often a thing here, so expect company. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

Tuesday the 7th sees a slightly bigger swell at 5ft in the afternoon with the same 18-second groundswell, and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is up at 1395 (strong wave energy), but the score is lower, so expect it to be a bit more of a handful or maybe tide affected. Morning is a cross-off breeze, so the afternoon is your cleaner window.

Wednesday the 8th still has a 4ft SW swell in the morning with that 16-second period, but it’s cross-off, and the energy is still decent at 1063 (strong wave energy). The afternoon cleans up with an offshore breeze and 4ft swell.

From Thursday the 9th onwards, it’s a slow fade. Swell drops under 3ft, periods shorten, and energy levels dip under 500. Winds stay mostly offshore or cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but the lack of push is the issue. There’s a little blip on Saturday the 11th afternoon and Sunday the 12th afternoon where the score picks up a touch, but it’s still small – around 3ft with 16-second period and moderate energy.

The second week, from July 13th to the 21st, is mostly small and weak. Swell sizes hover between 2ft and 3ft. The period drops to 13-15 seconds, and energies are mostly in the 200-400 range (weak to moderate). Winds stay favourable, so it’ll be clean small waves. A little peak on Sunday, July 19th afternoon with a 3ft SSW swell and moderate offshore wind is the best of a quiet bunch. Then Monday 20th shows a touch more energy with a 3ft SW swell and a 17-second period.

Overall, your best bet is the Monday and Tuesday of the first week. After that, it’s a long stretch of small but generally clean conditions, so keep your expectations in check. The gap of decent surf from Wednesday onwards is pretty noticeable – it’s just not pumping for a solid week or more.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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