Hollywood Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar this time around: Hollywood Beach. It’s not a classic setup, but there’s a little window of opportunity if you’re patient.

The pattern kicks off Monday, July 27th with a solid, long-period groundswell rolling in. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SSW and a period stretching out to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is sitting at 700 (moderate). The water is a balmy 70°F, and it’s running much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year – that’s a notable anomaly. The morning is looking clean as a whistle with a light offshore breeze from the West. For a surf that’s usually a bit of a gamble, this is a genuine standout. The break is exposed to the swell, and the offshore wind is going to keep it clean. The swell direction is SSW, which is off the optimum SW, but the quality of the swell and the wind make up for it. Just keep in mind, Hollywood Beach can be a bit inconsistent, and it’s a spot that can get busy, so expect a crowd. The swell is a friendly size for intermediates, so it’s a good go.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, the swell holds a little at 3ft from the SSW, with a still-impressive 17-second period. The wind is light offshore from the SW early. It’s a step down from Monday, but still worth a look if you missed the window. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to the West, picking up a bit and turning cross-onshore, so the quality drops off.

From Wednesday, July 29th, through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s a tough run. The swell drops and the wind stays mostly cross-onshore or light onshore, with the combined energy falling from the 800s down to the low hundreds. There’s a long stretch of days where the surf is small and messy, with a lot of poor conditions reported. You’ll see a few mornings with a light cross-onshore breeze and small wind ripples, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.

There’s a bit of a pulse towards the end of the second week. On Thursday, August 6th, a very long-period swell (21 seconds) pops up, but it’s tiny at 1.0ft from the SSW. The energy is low (156), and the cross-onshore wind doesn’t help. It’s a tease. The same goes for the following days – the period stays long, but the height is just too small for a proper paddle. The energy builds a little, hitting 414 on August 8th with 3ft from the SSW, but again, the wind conditions are listed as poor.

So, the verdict: Monday, July 27th, is your day. That’s the one worth chasing. After that, it’s a long dry spell of tiny, weak, or messy conditions. If you’re not keen on the small stuff, this is a classic case of one good morning and then a whole lot of waiting. Keep an eye on the charts, because it can’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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