Jacarandas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We're starting off with a decent pulse of energy, but it fades fast and we're left chasing scraps for a long stretch. The real standout is right at the beginning, so make sure you're on it.

Jacarandas is the only spot worth talking about, and boy, it's a classic point break that loves a clean SW swell. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We kick off on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. The swell is pumping in at a solid 5ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a strong 1198. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so it's going to be glassy and clean. This is the best on offer, no question. A point break like this will handle that long period beautifully, shaping up those walls. Get amongst it.

From then on, it's a tough slog. Thursday the 30th still has some 4ft swell, but the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. By Friday the 31st, the swell drops to 3ft and the wind is onshore, so we're looking at poor surf. The next week, from the 1st of August right through to the 7th, is a real write-off. Swell sizes are tiny, mostly below 2ft, and the wind is a constant issue. There's a brief moment on Monday afternoon, August 3rd, where the wind goes offshore and clean, but the swell is only 2ft – surfable, but very ordinary.

The picture doesn't really improve until the 8th of August. Saturday morning, August 8th, shows a glimpse of hope with 3ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the ESE. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and the energy is a moderate 584. It's a one-off though, as the afternoon turns messy again.

After that, we're back into the doldrums. The 9th through the 13th of August are all marginal at best, with small swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is weak to moderate.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday, July 29th is your day. The rest of the 16-day window is a series of small, messy waves, with a one-off chance of something half-decent on the morning of Saturday, August 8th. Keep your expectations low for the rest.

Rusty.

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