Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's break it down in feet and knots for the crew that thinks in old-school numbers.

The charts are looking good. The start is a bit heavy, but we've got a cracking run of clean waves coming your way.

Saturday morning, the 25th of July, we've got a solid 6ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) on the cards at Jacobs Bay. The water is running at 57°, which is a notch colder than usual. The energy is pumping hard (2186), but the morning is only a 3 out of 10. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE, keeping it clean, but the conditions are marginal. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a bit too much muscle. Saturday afternoon doesn't get any better, with the swell hitting 8ft and a cross-shore wind messing it up.

Sunday the 26th is where we start to get some proper juice. The morning session is a standout. We've got a clean 7ft SW swell (12 seconds) with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The energy is still robust (1493), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a well-shaped, powerful wave. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get in early.

Monday the 27th is a raw, powerful day for experts only. The swell is a solid 8ft, but the period is massive – 16 seconds on Monday morning, jumping to 17 seconds in the afternoon. This is a very long-period groundswell. The energy readings are huge (3973 and 4712). At a beach break, a period this long can make the waves break a bit too straight, but the wind is clean and cross-offshore. This is a heavy, powerful ocean that only the most experienced should even look at.

Tuesday the 28th is still a solid 8ft, but the period drops to a more manageable 14-15 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, so it's a good day for the strong intermediate to expert surfer.

Now, the absolute highlight. Wednesday the 29th. The swell has dropped to a beautiful 6ft - 7ft SW groundswell (13 seconds), but the wind... oh, the wind. Wednesday morning we have a glassy, offshore breeze from the E at just 3 mph. The energy is still solid (1410), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is peak winter perfection. The afternoon is clean too, with a gentle cross-offshore wind. This is the session to circle on the calendar.

Thursday the 30th is another gem. The swell drops to a playful 5ft, and we get a glassy morning with an ENE offshore breeze. The afternoon goes completely flat calm with 0 mph wind – glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (689-746). This is a top pick for the intermediate surfer or anyone wanting a fun, easy session on clean waves.

The first week of August sees the swell drop a little. Friday the 31st is a bit weak, and Saturday the 1st of August is poor. But Sunday the 2nd of August delivers a glassy morning with 5ft of SW swell. The 3rd and 4th see a slight bump back up to 6-6ft, with Tuesday the 4th offering another glassy morning session. Nice.

Then, we get a huge swell spike at the start of the second week. On the 5th and 6th of August, the swell is predicted to hit a massive 10ft. The forecast explicitly says it's too big for this break. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a monster. The energy is through the roof (2654-3342). This is a major event, but it's a pass for the average surfer here.

It settles down after that. The 7th is a bit windy, but the 8th and 9th of August offer a clean run of 6ft to 7ft waves with good offshore winds. Saturday the 8th is a particularly nice, clean day with the swell holding at 7ft.

So, if you're a strong surfer, Wednesday the 29th of July is your absolute best bet for a world-class, clean session. For everyone else, Thursday the 30th of July is the prime pick for a fun, glassy day on manageable waves. Get keen.

Rusty.

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