Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but plenty of action building through the back half of the period. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but once we get into the weekend of the 24th and beyond, the ocean starts to wake up. The water temp is sitting at 66°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year.

Wednesday, July 22nd – Friday, July 24th
We kick things off on Wednesday morning with a small, clean offering at Lakes Beach. A 4ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The energy is modest (277). It’s not going to blow your socks off, but it’s clean and surfable. That afternoon, forget it – the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right out.

Thursday morning sees a bit of a drop in size, with 3ft ENE swell, but the wind goes offshore. It’s clean but small, with low energy (127). You’ll be hunting for the little peaks. Thursday afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Friday morning is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south with a 10-second period, and energy is up to 618. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is a proper step up. Friday afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the swell is still there at 6ft.

Saturday, July 25th – Monday, July 27th
Now we’re talking. Saturday morning, July 25th, is the first real standout. A 6ft south swell, 11-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 753, and it’s clean. This is a solid, fun wave for an advanced surfer. The sandbar might be a bit tricky, but the conditions are there. Sunday morning is almost identical – 6ft south swell, light wind, clean. Another beauty.

Monday morning, July 27th, is a glassy gem. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the swell is 4ft from the south. It’s small but absolutely clean. A perfect morning for a longboard or a fun shortboard.

Tuesday, July 29th – End of the 16 Days
There’s a bit of a lull on Tuesday morning, July 28th, with only 2ft of swell. By Wednesday, July 29th, the swell is tiny. But then… watch out. Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the south, but the wind is cross-shore. The energy is strong (853). This is big and messy, and honestly, a beach setup like this is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday, July 30th, is all for the experts. We’re looking at an 12ft SSE swell on Thursday morning, with energy at 1960. The wind is light cross-offshore, so it’s going to be a raw, powerful ocean. This is not for the faint of heart. If you’re not a solid, experienced surfer, stay on the sand.

The following week has a couple of promising windows. Saturday, August 1st, starts with a glassy morning and 4ft SSE swell. It’s clean and fun. Sunday, August 2nd, is similar. But then the swell fades again.

Then, far out, on Wednesday, August 6th, there’s a monster swell. A 16ft south swell with a 12-second period, and it’s clean with offshore wind. The energy is off the charts (12919). This is a serious, big-wave event. Only for the most experienced, and only if the tide and sandbar line up. It’s a long way off, but it’s on the radar.

The Verdict: The best on offer is Saturday morning, July 25th, and Sunday morning, July 26th. Solid south swell, clean conditions, and plenty of energy. For a glassy, smaller session, Monday morning, July 27th, is a gem. The big stuff on August 6th is a promise for the brave, but it’s a long way off.

Rusty.

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