In Betweens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the latest on what’s comin’ for In Betweens over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf ain’t worth paddlin’ out for until Friday the 20th July, and even then it’s only marginal. The first real chance to wet your line comes on Monday morning the 20th, but the conditions are just okay – a cross-off wind from the ENE at 19 mph and a 4ft swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period, energy sitting at 551 (moderate). Not exactly pumpin’, but it’s clean. Monday afternoon sees a shift to a 3ft S swell, long 16-second period, energy up to 571 – still clean, but tiny. Tuesday the 21st is much the same: 3ft S swell, 14-second period, cross-off ENE breeze at 16 mph, and moderate energy around 547. We’re stuck in a bit of a lull here.

Then Wednesday the 22nd brings a different story. The swell drops to 2ft from the SSW, but the period blows out to a very long 24 seconds, and the energy jumps to 647 (moderate). The wind stays cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph. Thursday the 23rd continues with 2ft SSW swell, 20-second period, energy still strong at 751. The waves are small but that long period means proper groundswell lines – better suited for a point break or reef, but In Betweens is a reef, so it might just hold. The water sits at 80°, which is bang on average for the time of year.

Friday the 24th we see a spike in size: 6ft from the ENE in the morning, 7-second period, energy 860 (moderate to strong). Still cross-off ENE wind at 19 mph. The afternoon swings to 3ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and energy jumps to 1080 (strong). Saturday the 25th holds around 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, long 19-20 second periods, and energy climbs to 1324 then 1355 – strong energy. The wind stays cross-off and fresh. Sunday the 26th morning sees 3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, energy 1563 (strong). The afternoon shifts to 4ft from the E, 17-second period, energy 1566. It’s clean but the cross-off breeze is a bit stiff.

Now, the standout window arrives around Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th July. Monday morning: 5ft from the E, 16-second period, energy 1992 (very strong). Monday afternoon: 6ft from the E, 16-second period, energy 2341 (very strong). Tuesday the 28th morning is the pick: 8ft from the ENE, 14-second period, energy 3062 (very strong). That’s a solid groundswell – but at 8ft, it’s only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-off from the NE at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a few heads out but not a circus. The swell direction (ENE) matches the optimum swell direction (SSE) reasonably enough for this reef to line up. This is the best on offer: big, powerful, and clean. Wednesday the 29th settles back to 6ft E swell, 12-second period, energy 1080, still a solid session.

The second week loses some certainty, but there’s still a pulse. Thursday the 30th: 6ft from the ENE, 12-second period, energy 1029. Friday the 31st drops off quick: 1ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy just 146 – poor. Saturday the 1st August is tiny, 2ft SW swell, 14-second period, energy 199, with a light ENE breeze at 6 mph. Not much to get excited about overall.

Overall, the best bet is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th July – that’s when the energy peaks and the swell gets meaty. The long-period groundswell earlier in the week is interesting but small. For the rest, it’s a lot of cross-off wind and average size. Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 28th if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty

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