Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board shorts and a coffee, folks. Rusty here with the long-range look for Honkeys. Hang on, it’s a bit of a slow burner.

Honkeys is a pretty consistent reef setup, exposed to the south swell. At the start, the water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is bang on average for July, so no surprises there.

The first week is a write-off, honestly. Friday through to the following Thursday, we’re stuck with a relentless cross or cross-onshore breeze, mostly from the west-northwest. The wave energy is moderate (between 209 and 711), but with the wind ruining the surface, it’s just choppy and messy. Not a single session worth paddling out for. The swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft, and the wind just won't let up. It’s a long, frustrating gap with nothing to recommend.

Now, we start to see a glimmer of hope from Wednesday the 15th of July. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds from the southwest. That's proper groundswell energy. The wind also drops to a light breeze, coming cross-on, which is a big improvement. The wave energy is still decent (627). It’s still only marginal, but it’s the first sign of life. The best bet in this first week is probably Monday afternoon the 13th of July. The swell is 4ft from the south, with an 11-second period, and the energy is solid (711). The wind is still a cross-shore, but it's a gentle breeze, so the surf will be a bit cleaner than the rest of the week. It’s a “marginal” call, but it’s the best of a bad bunch.

The second week is still not firing on all cylinders. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore, keeping things a bit messy. The best looking session of the whole 16 days shapes up for Saturday the 25th of July. The swell is 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong (843). The wind is light and cross-shore in the morning, which is a positive. It’s still only a marginal forecast, but that’s the pick of the litter. The period is a bit short, so the waves won't have that long-period punch, but it’s the biggest swell of the window.

Honkeys is a reef, so longer period swells (like that 16-second one on the 15th) can be great, but with the wind direction, it's a gamble. Crowds are a possibility here, as it's listed as "sometimes" busy.

Overall, it’s a lean period. The wind is the enemy for most of it. Keep an eye on that Saturday the 25th, it’s the closest thing to a standout we’ve got, but don't get your hopes up too high.

Rusty.

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