Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, starting this Sunday, the 2nd of August, and it doesn’t really let up. The standout is Impossibles, a reef break that handles a south-west swell beautifully. The water’s sitting at 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are looking prime. Sunday morning (2nd August) kicks off with a clean 7 ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s putting out some serious grunt (combined energy of 2247). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, glassy conditions. This is advanced territory at 7 ft, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be firing. The afternoon holds similar quality, just a touch more wind at 16 mph, but still offshore and clean.

Monday (3rd August) eases slightly to 6 ft, still with that long 15-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore in the morning. That’s about as clean as it gets. The swell direction remains SSW, which is exactly what Impossibles wants to see. It’s a very consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around for waves.

Tuesday (4th August) through to Friday (7th August) keeps the quality high. Swell holds between 5 ft and 8 ft, and the wind stays offshore from the ESE or SE. The combined energy jumps up noticeably on the 7th, hitting 3551 and 3615, which is strong wave energy. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell (15-17 seconds) will wrap in nicely, giving you well-shaped, powerful lines. The sets will be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out easier between sets. Crowds are noted as “sometimes,” so you might not have it all to yourself, but it’s not a zoo.

The best of the best? I’d call Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd as the absolute top picks. That 7 ft to 6 ft range with glassy offshore wind is hard to beat. For a slightly bigger, more powerful day, Friday the 7th at 8 ft is a standout for experts only.

The second week keeps the swell going, but it gets a bit more mixed. From Monday the 10th, we see a spike to 10 ft on the afternoon, but the wind switches to cross-offshore, which isn’t as clean. That’s a big day for the experienced. Tuesday the 11th holds at 8 ft, and the wind comes back offshore in the afternoon. The energy remains high (3327). After that, from the 12th to the 17th, we’re looking at mostly 4 ft to 7 ft, consistently offshore, but with a fresher breeze on some days. The 15th and 16th have a fresh 19 mph offshore wind, which will keep the surface clean but might make it a bit more challenging.

Overall, this is a cracking run. The first week is the standout, with consistent, clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re an advanced surfer, you’re going to be in heaven.

Rusty

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