Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what the swell calendar’s got for us.

We're starting off a bit slow, but the first real surf shows up on Monday, July 27th, at Kiddies Corner. Monday morning is the pick of the early days, with a clean, glassy 4ft south swell rolling in, and the combined energy is moderate (216). The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is glassy, WSW, light, and the place is exposed to the swell. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so the 4ft won't be too daunting. Just keep in mind that crowds are likely here, so get in early.

Monday afternoon the wind goes cross-on and the surf quality drops. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny, with swell dropping to 2ft and 0.3ft. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, the real standout is shaping up for Thursday, July 30th. Thursday morning at Kiddies Corner is looking excellent. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (687). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, so the face will be tidy. This is a big step up in size but still manageable for experienced beginners. Thursday afternoon gets a bit too big at 7ft and the wind goes cross-on, making it choppy.

Friday, July 31st, is the best on offer. Kiddies Corner on Friday morning is a beauty. We’ve got a 7ft south swell, 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1031). The wind is cross-off from the SW, keeping it clean. This is a solid, powerful swell, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The size is over 8ft later in the afternoon, so that's expert-only territory.

Saturday morning, August 1st, is still very good with a 5ft SSE swell and clean cross-off wind. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is back to glassy conditions, but the swell is dropping to 4ft.

After that, the second week gets a bit mixed. There's a decent window on Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th, with clean 3ft south swells, nothing huge. From Thursday, August 6th, through to the 10th, the wind is stronger and the swell direction swings to the east, making it less consistent and more choppy. There's a pulse of energy on Saturday, August 8th, with an 8ft east swell, but the wind is cross and rain showers are likely, so it's a messy, powerful one for experts only.

The very end of the window, Tuesday, August 11th, has a fresh offshore wind from the WSW with a 5ft east swell, clean and punchy, but we're a long way out on that call.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Friday morning, July 31st, at Kiddies Corner. That's the one to circle. Thursday, July 30th, morning is a close second. The rest is a mix of small, clean sessions or bigger, wind-affected days.

Rusty out.

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