Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

The next 16 days are pretty much all about one spot: Impossibles. There’s a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, it’s a long run of solid, clean surf for those who can handle it.

The opening session on Monday the 27th of July will be a tough one. You’ve got a 7ft SE swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds and the wind is howling from the ESE at 22 mph. It’s offshore and clean, but that’s a strong breeze, making it a real fight to get out. The wave energy is moderate (793). This is one for the very keen and experienced only, and honestly, it’s not the best way to start the week.

Tuesday the 28th sees a big shift. The swell drops right back to 3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell from the SSW, and combined with a fresh 19 mph offshore ESE breeze, it’ll be clean. At this size, though, it’s small, even with that long-period push. Combined energy is still moderate (690). It’s a day to be on a longboard and just enjoy the glassy conditions.

Things build from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the week, with the swell slowly picking up from 4ft to 5ft, and that beautiful SSW groundswell holding its period at 14-15 seconds. The wind stays offshore, easing from a fresh to a moderate breeze. By Thursday afternoon the 30th, the combined wave energy jumps into the strong range (1537), and the report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is where the window starts to open.

Friday the 31st of July into Saturday the 1st of August is where it gets really good. The swell is 4ft to 6ft from the SSW, with a period stretching out to 17-18 seconds. By Saturday afternoon, the combined energy hits 2301—that’s strong. The wind is a gentle to moderate offshore from the SE/ESE. This is a standout period. The waves will have great shape and power, but with that long period at a reef break like Impossibles, it should line up beautifully. Crowds are possible here, as it’s “sometimes” busy, but with this quality, expect a few locals out.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the pick of the first week. Swell hits 7ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, combined energy at 2979 (strong). The wind is a clean moderate offshore breeze from the ESE all day. This is expert territory at that size, but for those with the skills, it will be world-class.

The second week keeps the quality consistent, but the swell stays in the 6ft to 8ft range, always from the SSW, with periods between 14 and 18 seconds. Monday the 3rd dips a little to 6ft, but it’s still good. By Thursday the 6th of August, the swell pushes back up to 8ft, with combined energy at 3096, though the wind goes cross-offshore in the afternoon, which might put a slight ripple on the face.

The real highlight of the whole forecast lands on Saturday the 8th of August. That morning session has an 8ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, combined energy at a massive 4128, and clean, moderate offshore wind from the SE. This is big, powerful, and absolutely for experts only. It doesn’t get much better than this on paper, but be ready for a crowd.

The run continues through to the 11th of August, with similar strong conditions, but the wind stays more moderate to fresh offshore. The overall story is a long, consistent block of quality SSW groundswell with excellent offshore winds. The best days are Saturday the 2nd and Saturday the 8th of August, with the 8th being the biggest and most powerful.

Alright, that’s the picture. The first few days are a grind, but after that, it’s a fantastic run for the experienced crew at Impossibles.

Rusty.

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