Johanna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a look at Johanna, and it’s a ripper of a forecast for the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a solid, sustained southwest swell train, with a few sizeable pulses that will have the point and beach working well. The water is sitting at 59°F for the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Things kick off on Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July. It’s a bit of a standout early on with a solid 12ft SW groundswell, that long 17-second period, and a light easterly breeze keeping it clean. The combined energy is pumping (6787), so this is proper expert territory. If you’ve got the skills and the right board, this is the session to target.

Thursday the 9th eases a little, but it’s still excellent. Morning starts glassy with a 8ft SW swell, and the afternoon holds that glassy feel with a 7ft SW swell. Both sessions are clean and the lack of wind makes them prime for a good paddle out.

Friday the 10th is another solid day with a 8ft WSW swell in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-off, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is a classic Johanna window.

We hit a bit of a rough patch over the weekend. Saturday the 11th gets messy with a 10ft W swell and a short 9-second period, plus heavy rain and a fresh cross-shore wind. The combined energy is still hefty (2754), but the quality is gone. Sunday the 12th is even bigger, with 18ft WSW swell, but that fresh cross-shore wind is going to chop it up badly. It’s a no-go for paddle surfing; this setup is more for the kite crew.

Monday the 13th gets huge, with a 20ft SW swell and a long 15-second period. The combined energy is massive (29892), but it’s simply too big for this break. The wind is also cross-on in the afternoon, making it a complete write-off. Tuesday the 14th is still oversized at 20ft SW, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s big and clean – only for the experts.

The swell drops back a bit mid-week, but Wednesday the 15th is a write-off with a strong cross-onshore wind. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see a return to form. Thursday morning has a 7ft WSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and Friday is a beauty: 8ft to 10ft SW swell, a 14 to 16-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy spikes to 4529 on Friday afternoon, and the waves will be long and powerful.

The following week looks promising. Saturday the 18th has a 7ft SW swell with offshore winds, then glassy conditions in the afternoon for a 7ft WSW swell. Sunday the 19th is a standout for the second week: a 7ft to 8ft WSW swell, and that 18-second period in the afternoon is very long period groundswell. The wind is offshore and light, promising exceptional, clean lines. The combined energy is 4514, so it’s got plenty of push.

The run from Monday the 20th through to Tuesday the 21st keeps the consistency going with 7ft to 7ft SW groundswells and moderate offshore winds. Wednesday the 22nd sees a bump in size to 13ft, but it’s clean and cross-off in the morning. The last few days of the window get a bit cross-shore and lumpy, so you’ll want to pick your sessions.

Best on offer: The absolute standout is Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July, with that 12ft SW groundswell and glassy conditions. For the second week, keep your eyes on Sunday, the 19th of July, for the long period groundswell and offshore winds.

Rusty out.

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