Langosta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for Langosta over the next couple of weeks.

To start, the first few days are pretty flat and not worth rushing out for. The water temp is 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in just boardies.

The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday afternoon, July 15th. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW, with a long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind goes glassy, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (423). It’s not a standout, but there’s a window of okay waves.

Thursday July 16th has a bit more size, up to 3ft on the afternoon from the SSW, period 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the NE, so it’s not perfect. The energy is moderate (379). It’s marginal.

The next real standout doesn’t arrive until Friday July 24th. The morning has 2ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 24 seconds – that’s a serious groundswell, and it’s combined with offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is strong (528). This is the best on offer in the first week. The waves will be clean and have good shape, but with that period, Langosta (a beach, reef and rivermouth setup) might get a bit straight. It’s still the pick.

Saturday July 25th morning is also a highlight. The swell is 3ft from the SW, period 21 seconds, with offshore ENE wind again. The energy is very strong (978). That’s a lot of push for a small wave – expect some fun, clean lines. The crowd there is often, so you’ll have company.

The run from July 26th to July 29th sees a steady increase in size. Sunday July 26th morning has 3ft from the SW, period 19 seconds, with light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (878). Monday July 27th morning is solid: 4ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, offshore ENE wind, and energy is very strong (966). That’s a beauty.

The biggest swell of the whole window hits on Tuesday July 28th. The afternoon has 5ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with light cross-off wind from the SE. The energy is very strong (1269). This is the standout of the whole 16 days – excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. It’s got size, it’s clean, and the energy is pumping. If you’re an intermediate, it might be pushing it; for experts, it’s game on.

Wednesday July 29th morning still has 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with gentle offshore ENE wind. Energy is high (934). It’s still very good, but the wind turns more cross-on in the afternoon, so get it early.

Overall, the first week is a slow grind, but the second half from July 24th onward is where it’s at. The 28th and 29th are the real standouts – big, clean SW groundswell with glassy to offshore conditions. If you can wait, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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