Jacarandas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here with the look ahead for our local zone. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is there’s consistent swell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be our main enemy for a while.

The coming week is looking pretty average, to be honest. We’ve got a solid, long-period SW groundswell (17 seconds) rolling in on Wednesday morning, July 8th, with clean 4 ft faces at Jacarandas. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year at 89°F, and the combined wave energy is sitting at a moderate 893. The problem is the wind is a light cross-onshore, which is just enough to put a little texture on the face. It’s surfable, but not the clean perfection we dream of. That afternoon the wind goes offshore, but the surf quality is still only marginal.

From Thursday, July 9th, through to the middle of the month, it’s a real grind. The swell drops a bit and the wind stays mostly cross-onshore or choppy, with scores dropping to zero and ones. We’re looking at a solid week of poor to marginal conditions, with the swell shrinking down to 1 ft by Wednesday, July 15th. It’s a bit of a dry spell.

The real standout comes in the second week. On Thursday morning, July 16th, we get a rare treat. The wind swings to a light ESE cross-offshore, and the forecast calls for clean surf. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW, but with that offshore breeze, it’ll be glassy. The combined energy is still moderate at 397, but clean conditions make all the difference. This is your best bet for a smooth, fun session, though don’t expect anything huge.

After that, the swell starts to build again. By Friday, July 17th, we’re back up to 5 ft, and it keeps climbing into the following week. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy, but there’s a lot of energy in the water. On Wednesday, July 22nd, we see a 5 ft SW swell with a light cross-onshore breeze, and the combined energy is strong at 1053. By Thursday, July 23rd, the swell is pushing 7 ft with a combined energy of 1715. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s right on the limit for beginners. The consistent cross-onshore wind will make it challenging, so this is strictly for experienced surfers who can handle a bit of chop. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the water on those days.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a wait-and-see, with the best chance for a clean wave being the morning of July 16th. The second week sees a big pulse of energy, but it’ll be rough around the edges. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because if that wind shifts, we could be in for a treat.

Rusty out.

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