Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Lakes Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but it’s not a total write-off. The water temp is sitting right on the average mark for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The real action kicks off on Sunday, the 26th of July. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell with some real push behind it. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, which is going to keep things clean. The combined energy is sitting at 938, which is a good solid moderate energy. This is the standout of the whole forecast period. It’s a bit big for the beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is the session to circle. The swell direction is from the south, and that’s what this place likes to see.

Monday the 27th is a step down but still fun. The swell drops to 4ft from the south, period shortens to 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW. It’s clean, but not the same power as Sunday. The energy is down to 243, so it’s a much weaker pulse.

After that, things get a bit ordinary. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny, with the swell dropping below 2ft and the energy falling into the double digits. There’s a few days of lame surf in there.

Now, Thursday the 30th of July is a different story, but not for the faint-hearted. The swell is pumping at 8ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The combined energy is a massive 2054, which is strong. But here’s the kicker—the forecast says it’s going to be too big for this break. This is strictly for the expert crew only, and even then, you’ll want to know the place well. The same goes for Friday the 31st, with the swell holding at 8ft and energy at 2662. It’s a monster, but it’s a monster that might be a handful.

We get a bit of a breather on Saturday the 1st of August. The swell drops back to 6ft from the SSE, wind is offshore from the SW, and the energy is a more manageable 706. It’s a decent morning session, but not as clean or as powerful as the Sunday before.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a glassy morning, with the swell at 5ft from the SSE. The wind is glassy—dead calm from the NNW. That’s a rare treat. The energy is 462, so it’s a moderate session, but the clean conditions will make it feel good.

The second week of the forecast is a mixed bag. There’s a pulse of 7ft south swell on Thursday the 6th of August, with a short 8-second period and offshore wind, but the energy is moderate at 555. It’s worth a look, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly.

Then on Saturday the 8th of August, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the south, with a 9-second period. The wind is light cross-on, but the energy is a strong 1173. Again, this is getting into the too-big-for-this-break territory, so it’s expert-only.

The final standout is Monday the 10th of August. A massive 13ft swell from the SE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is a whopping 3772. That’s a very strong wave energy. But again, the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The wind is light cross-shore, but the size is the story here. This is for the absolute die-hards who know exactly what they’re doing.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 26th of July is your best bet for a clean, powerful session. The glassy Sunday morning on the 2nd of August is a close second for the clean conditions. The rest of the period is either too small, too big, or just ordinary. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, that Sunday is the one to lock in.

Rusty.

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