Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Lakes Beach. I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, and it’s going to take some patience.

Right off the bat, we’re in a tricky spot. For the first few days, the swell is just too powerful for this sandbar setup. We’re looking at waves around 10 ft and bigger, with a very high combined swell energy reading (3116). That’s a lot of water moving around, and for Lakes Beach, that’s not friendly – it’s big and unruly, really only for experts, and even then, it’s going to be a handful. The water temp is sitting at 67°F which is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

The saving grace on Thursday morning, July 9th is some proper glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. The swell drops a bit to 7 ft from the SE, but the energy is still solid at (873). It’s still big, but cleaner. That morning window is your best bet in this early period if you’re skilled and hungry.

The real standout for the everyday surfer finally shows up Friday morning, July 10th. The swell settles to a more manageable 6 ft from the SSE, and we get that beautiful offshore flow from the SW at 9 mph. The combined energy drops to a more friendly (671), and the whole vibe is set for clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to circle on the calendar – it’s not epic, but it’s good, clean, and rideable without getting smashed.

Saturday morning, July 11th is also worth a mention for the lighter crowd. Swell drops further to 4 ft from the SE, wind is light from the NW at 6 mph, and it’s clean. It’s smaller but fun for a longer board.

After that, things go quiet. From Saturday afternoon on July 11th through to Wednesday, July 15th, we get a run of poor surf conditions – small, weak, and choppy. There’s a solid gap there where you’re better off doing something else.

Then the energy ramps back up hard. Thursday, July 16th sees a massive 10 ft swell from the S with offshore wind, but again, it’s just too much for this spot. That big pulse continues all the way through Monday, July 20th, with waves over 8 ft and energy readings in the thousands. It’s a powerful, intimidating period. The long-period groundswell coming in on Friday afternoon, July 17th (up to 16 seconds and energy at 5218) will have that heavy, straight-breaking energy that makes a beach break like this a real challenge. For that entire second week, unless you are a very experienced charger, you’re going to be on the beach watching.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 10th is your golden window for a proper, clean session. Thursday the 9th morning is for the brave. The rest of the time, it’s either too small and messy or way too big. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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