Keramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's happening at Keramas over the next couple of weeks. We've got a classic setup on the horizon. Conditions are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some solid swell energy coming through.

The outlook starts a bit rough. We're looking at a Monday the 13th with small, weak surf and a cross-onshore breeze. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year. The first few days, Monday and Tuesday the 13th and 14th, are pretty lackluster with light cross-onshore winds and surf that's either too small or just messy. The energy is there, but the quality isn't.

Things start to get interesting from Wednesday the 15th and really build through the week. We see a solid pulse of SSW swell arriving, with heights around 6 ft to 6 ft. The combined energy is moderate to strong (values between 1575 and 2607). The issue is that the wind is mostly a gentle cross-onshore, which keeps the surface textured. It's not clean, but the swell has a good period (16-18 seconds), so there's plenty of push.

The standout period looks to be around Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. Early Monday morning we’ve got a 7 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong 2750. That's a lot of water moving. The wind is still a gentle cross-onshore, but the sheer size and power will make it worth a look for the experienced crew. Tuesday the 21st is similar, with a 6 ft swell, but the wind actually turns to straight onshore, which is a real shame. It’s the best swell of the period, but the wind is going to mess it up.

After that, the swell drops off. From Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month, we're back to smaller, weaker energy with consistent cross-onshore winds and plenty of rain showers. The waves are there, but they’re not going to be clean. The last half of the month is a write-off for quality.

So, the honest truth: if you're looking for the best of the bunch, it's the stretch from Wednesday the 15th to Tuesday the 21st. The biggest, most powerful swell comes on the 20th and 21st, but with the wind, it's a bit of a gamble. The most consistent period with the best wave shape will likely be the 15th through the 17th, where the swell is a bit smaller but the wind is still light. It's not going to be epic, but it's the best we've got.

Rusty out.

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