Lecount Hollow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next little while. We’re looking at a run of small, weak, and messy surf that’s going to test your patience. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, often below 100, so there’s just no juice in the water. The first real chance to even think about a paddle doesn’t come until Friday morning, 24th July, at Lecounts Hollow. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the SSE, with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The wind is glassy though, which is a major positive, so the surface will be clean. But the wave quality is rated as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – it’s a beggars-can’t-be-choosers situation. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

After that, we’re back into a long, dry gap. The wind on Saturday morning, 25th July, is light and onshore, and the swell is just 2ft, so it’s not worth chasing. The whole stretch from Saturday afternoon right through to the end of the month is a write-off. The wind is messy, the swell is tiny, and the energy is barely registering. The 10th of August (Sunday) morning shows a slight flicker of hope with a 2ft easterly swell and a longer 10-second period, which gives it a bit more shape. The energy is still weak (69), but the wind is light and clean. It’s still "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it’s a small window for a longboard or a foamie if you’re desperate.

The standout, if you can even call it that, is the morning of Monday, 3rd August. We have a 2ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s clean, and the energy is a bit better at 76. It’s still small, but it’s the best combination of clean conditions and a little bit of period in the entire 16-day window. For a break that’s exposed to the NE, this easterly swell is a decent match. The consistent nature of the break here means it usually takes a bit of swell to come alive, so don’t expect much.

The rest of the forecast is just more of the same – small, weak, and often blown out. There’s nothing for beginners, and definitely nothing for experts. The water is about average for the time of year. It’s a tough run, but it’s just one of those periods. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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