Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m gonna level with you. Right now, I’m staring at a pretty blank canvas for the first few days. The surf is basically nonexistent through the start of the period, so we’re looking at a gap of flatness until the first real hope shows up on Thursday morning, July 30th.

Thursday, July 30th – Here’s where we get a little taste. Kiddies Corner is seeing a pulse of 6ft swell from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. The real treat is the wind – a light cross-offshore breeze from the southwest. That’s going to keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a solid 567, which is moderate wave energy. It’s not a monster, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s got some push. You’ll have a window Thursday morning that’s worth a paddle. This is the best on offer in the whole run, hands down. Kiddies Corner is fairly consistent, so this isn’t a fluke, but the morning is the only good time.

Friday, July 31st – Friday morning is a repeat of the same theme: 5ft from the south, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind. It’s a step down in energy, but still surfable. The afternoon gets messy as the wind shifts cross-on, and the swell jumps a bit, but the quality drops.

Saturday, August 1st – Saturday morning, the swell drops to 5ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. Light cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is moderate (405). It’s a decent session for the early birds. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Sunday, August 2nd – Here’s a bit of a curveball. Sunday morning brings 6ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (804), but a long-period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach break. Kiddies Corner is exposed, so it might get a bit lippy. The wind is cross, not ideal. Not a standout, but worth a look if you’re desperate.

Monday, August 3rd to Wednesday, August 5th – The surf drops off a cliff. We’re talking 4ft and smaller, with weak energy. The wind is good at times, but the waves are just ordinary. A gap of mediocrity.

Thursday, August 6th to Sunday, August 9th – More of the same. Small, weak, and mostly poor conditions. A few mornings have clean-ish waves, but it’s a struggle. The 13th of August has a 2ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period, but the energy is a paltry 194. Not worth your time.

Monday, August 10th – Monday morning sees a bump in swell to 5ft from the ESE, with a 11-second period. The wind is a strong cross-off from the north at 25 km/h, which is a bit of a blow. The energy is moderate (501). The afternoon sees a stronger offshore wind from the WNW at 30 km/h, which is a fresh breeze. That’s going to be a clean, windy session. It’s marginal, but for the experienced crew, it could be a fun, drifty afternoon.

Tuesday, August 11th to Wednesday, August 12th – The swell fades again. Small, weak, and not much to get excited about. Wednesday afternoon has a tiny clean pulse from the south, but it’s nothing special.

Thursday, August 13th – Thursday morning has a clean 4ft from the SSW with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (466). It’s a clean, fun morning for the beginners.

Friday, August 14th – This is the other standout, but it’s a long way off. Friday morning sees a 7ft swell from the south, with an 8-second period. That’s a short-period swell, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly and fat. But the wind is light offshore from the WSW, making it clean. The energy is strong at 1070. This is only for the experienced crowd – 7ft is getting into expert territory, especially with a short period that’s going to make it dumpy. The water temp is still average, but this is a solid session for the more advanced surfers. The afternoon fades into mediocrity.

So, the takeaway: Thursday morning, July 30th is your best bet for a fun, clean, beginner-friendly wave. Friday morning, August 14th is the one for the experienced crew, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. Otherwise, it’s a lot of small, ordinary surf with a few clean windows. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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