Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Kiddies Corner has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a pretty quiet start, honestly. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t kick in until Friday, July 31st. The pattern is a bit patchy, with some fun waves popping up early on, then a long, flat lull through the middle of the first week, before things start to rumble again towards the second week.

Friday morning, July 31st, is where it’s at to kick things off. Swell is a solid 7ft coming from the south, with a period of 10 seconds—decent groundswell. The wind is a cross-off from the southwest, keeping it clean. The water is a nice 65°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year. The combined wave energy is pumping at (1299), so there’s plenty of power. This is proper beginner territory though, so if you’re not experienced, 7ft is getting a bit big for you—this one’s for the crew who’ve got their duck-dive sorted.

For the absolute standout of the whole period, you’ve got to look at Tuesday, August 11th. After a week with barely a ripple, a new south swell fills in. Tuesday morning sees 7ft from the south (9 seconds) with clean conditions and a cross-off wind, but it’s the Tuesday afternoon that’s the real gem. The swell drops slightly to 6ft but the period stretches to 11 seconds, and we get offshore winds from the west at 12 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and punchy—excellent conditions. The wave energy is strong (854). This is a big call, but that afternoon window on the 11th is the best on offer. It’s a bit too much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a go.

The middle of the first week is a write-off. From Monday afternoon, August 3rd, right through to the end of the following week, the surf is tiny or non-existent. We’re talking knee-high dribble with barely any energy, so don’t bother checking the buoys.

After that standout Tuesday on the 11th, the surf settles back down to smaller, cleaner waves for the rest of the second week. Wednesday and Thursday (August 12th and 13th) bring waist-to-chest high swell from the south, with clean offshore winds. It’s not the power of the 11th, but it’s still fun. And going into the weekend of August 15th, the swell turns east, but the wind gets messy, so don’t expect much.

Crowds wise, Kiddies Corner gets busy often, so especially on that Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon, get in early.

So, bottom line: Friday July 31st morning is a solid start for the more advanced surfers, but the real prize is Tuesday afternoon, August 11th. Don’t waste your energy on the flat spell in between.

Rusty.

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