Jacarandas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here, checking in from the beach. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but there’s a good run of solid swell building in the second week. The only real consistent spot on the radar is Jacarandas, a point break that’s been acting up lately. The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries there.

We kick off Saturday the 18th of July, but it’s a write-off for paddle surfing. There’s a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-shore breeze from the SSE at 9 mph, with a weak 2 ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The combined energy is only 474, so it’s weak and messy. Just not worth the paddle out.

Sunday the 19th of July is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a glassy calm with zero wind, and a 3 ft SW swell at 17 seconds rolls in with a combined energy of 784. That’s moderate energy, and the long period means the point will be offering some nice, clean lines. The afternoon holds up with a slight onshore breeze, but it’s still rideable. This is the standout for the first week.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are marginal. The swell stays around 4 ft from the SW, but the wind shifts onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is still moderate, but the conditions aren’t there. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon picks up a bit with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 5 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but it’s still a pass.

Then Thursday the 23rd of July is your next real highlight. The morning is crossed-up, but the afternoon brings glassy conditions with a WNW breeze at 3 mph, and the swell hits 5 ft from the SW at 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 912 – moderate but solid. This is clean, long-period surf, and the point will be handling it well. Crowds are often around, so expect some company.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a mixed bag. Friday morning has a 5 ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a combined energy of 1224, but the onshore wind spoils it. Saturday afternoon sees a 4 ft SW swell at 19 seconds with a huge energy spike to 1501 – that’s strong energy – but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. A weekend worth watching, but not a lock.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th of July have a solid run of swell. Swell heights sit between 4 ft and 5 ft from the SW, with periods of 17 to 19 seconds. The combined energy hits 1970 on Monday morning – that’s very strong. Winds are light cross-shore or onshore, so the quality is marginal. The best bet is Monday the 27th morning with a light cross-shore breeze and a 5 ft SW swell at 19 seconds. It’s clean-ish, but with that much energy, the point will be powerful. For experts only on that day.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th drop off slightly. Swell is 5 ft to 4 ft, still from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore. The combined energy is still high – 1190 and 1051 – but the conditions aren’t glassy. The energy is moderate to strong.

Friday the 31st of July through to Sunday the 2nd of August sees the swell fading. Friday is poor with cross-onshore winds and a 4 ft SW swell. Saturday the 1st of August is weak with 3 ft from the SSW, and poor. Then Sunday the 2nd of August morning brings a bigger 7 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds with a combined energy of 1549 – strong energy – but the wind is cross-onshore at 9 mph, so it’s bumpy. That’s more for the keen locals.

Best bet: Sunday the 19th of July morning for glassy, clean waves at 3 ft, and Thursday the 23rd of July afternoon for glassy conditions and a solid 5 ft. The point will be offering long, peeling lines. Keep an eye on Monday the 27th morning if you’re an expert, but it’s a big one. That’s it from me. Rusty.

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