In Betweens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s size this up.

This stretch is a tough one, no two ways about it. We're only looking at In Betweens, and the story is all about that stubborn cross-off wind from the ENE. It blows at 19 to 25 mph for most of the period, and while it keeps the surface looking clean, the swell never lines up with what this reef wants. The guide says this spot loves swell from the SSE, and we almost never see that.

Right out of the gate, Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th, we've got decent size, about 6 ft, but it's short-period windswell at 7 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is high, over 700, but the reports say "poor surf conditions." It’s a lot of water moving, but not a lot of shape. You’d be fighting a strong breeze and just getting chopped.

That poor run is the theme. The surf drops to about 2 ft by the 15th, and while it switches to a SW groundswell with a nicer 13-14 second interval, it’s too small and the wind is still howling. For a good long stretch, from the 12th through to the 22nd of July, you’re looking at a blank run. There’s barely a session worth mentioning. On the 19th you get a bump back to 5 ft from the ENE, but it’s back to that short period and fresh wind. No dice.

The only light at the end of this tunnel is the last weekend. By the 26th and 27th of July, we see a proper S and SSW groundswell roll in with a long period of 15-17 seconds and heights around 3 ft. The combined energy hits 892, meaning real power. The wind is still strong from the NE at around 19 mph, but it’s cross-off. For a reef break, that long period stuff can hold up if you're in the right spot. It’s clean, but it’s tiny.

With the persistent wind, this setup leans more toward kite surfing than paddle surfing for the vast majority of the window. The one standout would be that final weekend, but it’s two weeks out, so keep your expectations in check. The board stays in the car for now.

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