Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's check out what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.

I'm gonna be honest with you, the first part of this forecast is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, flat spell starting right now. From Saturday, July 18th, all the way through to about Wednesday, July 23rd, the surf is just not happening. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is never working in our favor. It's a total write-off for a solid six days. You'd be better off waxing a different board or just taking a few days off.

Things finally start to look a little better on Thursday, July 23rd. That afternoon, we get a bit of a window at Honkeys. The swell is still only 4ft from the SSE (8-9 seconds), but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the NNW. That's the cleanest we've seen in a while. The combined energy is moderate (332), and it's enough to get a few lined-up ones. It won't be firing, but it's the first real chance to get wet. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Now, if you're looking for the real standout, you have to wait for the end of the month. The week of July 28th brings a serious pulse of power. The combined swell energy jumps into the 800s and 900s, and by July 30th (Thursday) afternoon, it's a monster. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW, but the energy is reading a massive 1509. This is a deep-water groundswell with a period of 18 seconds. That's proper long-period stuff. The wind is cross-onshore, which will chop it up a bit, but the power is undeniable. This is expert territory for sure, with waves over 5ft and that long period making it a beast at the reef. July 31st (Friday) pushes it further, with 6ft of SSW swell and energy in the 2000s. It's huge, but it'll be lumpy. For the true experienced crew, July 30th into August 1st is where the size is.

Honkeys is a reef break, exposed to the south, and it's fairly consistent. It's a beginner-friendly spot in smaller conditions, but when that swell kicks in, it's for experts only. The crowds are a "sometimes" thing, so you might have a few out, but the size will thin the herd.

Honestly, the best of the whole 16-day window is that Thursday, July 30th. The swell is solid, the period is very long, and despite the messy wind, the raw power is the best on offer. The following Friday is almost as big, but the wind is stronger. The early part of the month is a total bust.

Alright, I've given you the honest picture. Stay patient, and mark that last week of July on your calendar.

Rusty.

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