Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got your 16-day outlook for the region. The only spot on the radar is Impossibles, a proper advanced reef break that’s very consistent and fairly exposed to the SW. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for the time of year—no surprises there.

Right off the bat, we’ve got solid surf kicking off on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning starts with some clouds, a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, and a 5ft SSW swell running at 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at 1499 (moderate). The afternoon pushes it up a touch to 6ft with an 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 2390. This is excellent, powerful reef surf for experienced surfers only—crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sunday the 2nd is a cracker. Clear skies, same steady ESE offshore at 12 mph, and a solid 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The energy is strong at 2267 in the morning, and it stays clean all day. Monday the 3rd backs off slightly to 6ft, but the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore, making for silky conditions. The period remains long at 15 seconds, so expect those nice, hollow reef lines.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th hold steady, with 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, consistent offshore winds, and moderate energy in the 1400-1700 range. Thursday the 6th sees a bump up to 7ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph—still offshore, so it’s clean but a bit more demanding. Friday the 7th hits 8ft, and that’s big, powerful stuff for experts only. The energy is screaming at 3800 in the morning—strong, legit groundswell. Saturday the 8th keeps the 8ft size, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore, so it’s going to be wild and clean.

The standout run starts from Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th. Sunday’s still solid at 7ft, but Monday the 10th is the real gem. The morning brings a gentle 9 mph offshore, a 6ft SSW swell, and a monster 21-second period—that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is huge at 4629, and for a reef break like Impossibles, that’s going to produce some of the best, most powerful waves you’ll see all season. The afternoon gets even bigger, with 12ft swell, a 20-second period, and energy hitting 9288—strong, borderline epic. The wind goes cross-off, but it’s still clean. This is the best on offer, no question.

Tuesday the 11th holds the 12ft size, but it’s cross-off and a bit more tricky. Still, for experienced crew, it’s a feast. The following days taper off, with Wednesday the 12th at 8ft, Thursday the 13th dropping to 5ft, and Friday the 14th offering a clean 6ft morning. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th finish with 7ft to 7ft, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The whole run is solid, but that Monday the 10th is the one to circle—it’s going to be something special.

This is a rare, very consistent stretch for Impossibles, so don’t sleep on it. If you’re not advanced, this isn’t your wave—stay safe. Rusty out.

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