Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This forecast covers Knights, a beach-and-reef setup that’s exposed and pretty consistent, but it’s an advanced spot – not one for the groms. Crowds are often around, so expect company.

The next couple of days have some nice little windows. Sunday afternoon the 19th we’ve got a 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long lines. The wind is light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, so the surface is clean. Water temp is sitting at 58.5°F, pretty much average for this time of year. Combined energy is 401 – moderate but not huge. It’s a mellow start, but the quality is there.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st step it up a notch. Monday morning sees 3.3ft SSW at 16 seconds, same light cross-off – really good shape. By afternoon it’s 3.6ft from the SW, still clean. Tuesday morning pushes 4.9ft SSW at 13 seconds, still with that light cross-off wind. Afternoon drops slightly to 4.6ft SW. All these sessions have combined energy in the 500–800 range, moderate but building. The surf is clean and very good, but not huge.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 25th, the wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell jumps up. Wednesday afternoon the 22nd has 7.9ft SW with a period of 12 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the SW at 16 mph – messy. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see 9.8ft SSW swells, but cross-onshore winds keep it choppy and poor. Combined energy goes through the roof – 3659, 4334, 3728 – that’s strong to very strong energy, but the wind just ruins it. This is not a paddle session; if you’re into kiting, the setup might be more interesting, but for surfing, steer clear.

The standout comes on Sunday the 26th. Morning glass – 3 mph from the west, flat calm. Swell is 6.6ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, combined energy 1087 – moderate but solid. The wind is glassy, the surface is smooth as butter. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is over 5ft but under 8ft, so it’s doable for advanced crew. Crowds are likely, but with that quality, it’s worth it.

After that, the rest of the week sees a mix. Monday the 27th has 3.3ft SSW at 10 seconds, light cross-off, clean but not as punchy. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are marginal with onshore or cross-shore winds and swell around 7.5–9.8ft, but the quality is questionable. Combined energy stays moderate to strong.

The next standout candidate appears on Monday the 3rd of August – that’s two weeks out, so less certain, but the signs are promising. Morning brings 5.2ft SSW at 16 seconds, almost glassy with a light cross-off from the ENE at 3 mph. Combined energy is 1278 – moderate. That’s another clean, high-quality session for experienced surfers. The period is long, so the waves will have good shape and energy, but at a beach‑and‑reef break like this, that long period can make the sets a bit straight. Still, with the wind so light, it’s worth marking on the calendar.

Overall, there’s a decent run of clean surf early on, a big dirty stretch mid‑week, then a couple of gems – the 26th and the 3rd – that stand out as the

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