Kellys Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The early part of the forecast is a mess, so don't bother paddling out just yet. The real action, the stuff worth circling on the calendar, is a solid week and a half away.

Kellys Beach is our only option, and it's a real mixed bag. The water is running at 64°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a thick wetsuit.

The one standout window is Friday, the 24th of July, in the morning. Now, this is a big one. We’re looking at a 10ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 4931, which is some serious juice. The wind is a light SW cross-off at 9 mph, so the faces are going to be clean. But here’s the kicker, and I gotta be straight with you: at 10ft, this is not for the faint of heart. This is a big, powerful wave. It's an exposed beginner-friendly break, but at this size, it's experts-only. The long period also means it might be a bit straight at the beach, but the energy is undeniable.

After that, the swell hangs around, but the wind gets messy. Saturday morning, the 25th of July, is worth a look. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the SSW with a 14-second period (1220 combined energy). The wind is glassy – absolute perfection for clean conditions. The forecast says it's excellent for experienced surfers, which makes sense. It's clean, punchy, but still a bit of a handful for the groms.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off. We've got onshore winds, rain, and choppy conditions from the 26th through to the 4th of August. The waves are small, the wind is wrong, and it’s just not worth the drive.

But hold on, because the second week brings another promising pulse. Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, we get a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period (961 combined energy) and a light N cross-off wind. It’s clean, and the energy is there. Then, Thursday, the 6th of August, we get another 10ft SE swell, but this time with a shorter 9-second period. The wind is light, but the size is massive again. This is another one for the big-wave crew only.

Finally, Friday morning, the 7th of August looks like a solid option. A 7ft ESE swell with a 9-second period (1212 combined energy) and a light N cross-off wind. The forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, so expect some lined-up, clean waves.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best bet is that Friday morning, 24th of July window if you’re an expert. For everyone else, target Saturday morning, 25th of July for the cleanest, most manageable waves.

Rusty out.

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