Lecount Hollow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this next couple of weeks is a real test of patience. The forecast for Lecount Hollow is looking pretty bleak for the most part, with a long stretch of tiny, weak surf that’s barely worth a paddle. We’ve got one window that’s got a bit of life in it, but you’ll need to wait for it.

First up, the next week and a half is a write-off. From now through to the 22nd of July, we’re looking at tiny waves – mostly 0.3ft to 2ft – with weak energy and short, choppy periods. The wind is all over the shop, from cross-off to cross-on, and it’s messy. Honestly, for the first week, there’s nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but you won’t be needing a wetsuit for the surf because there won’t be any.

Then, on the 22nd of July, things start to get a bit more interesting, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in on Wednesday with a 5ft south swell in the morning, and the energy jumps to 191 – that’s moderate. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s pushing 6ft from the SSE, with energy ramping up to 824. That’s a solid boost in power. The wind is cross-off, which keeps it reasonably clean, but with a period of 9 seconds, it’s not a long-period groundswell. This is a big step up in size, so for beginners, it’s going to be too much. For the experienced crew, this offers a chance, but the quality is still labelled as poor surf conditions, so keep your expectations in check.

The standout session is the morning of the 23rd of July, Thursday. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is a solid 208. The wind is offshore from the WSW at just 6 mph, so it’s going to be clean. That’s the best looking window in the whole forecast. The break is Lecount Hollow, a consistent spot that’s exposed to the NE swell direction, but this SE swell should wrap in okay. The optimum swell direction for this break is NE, so this SE swell isn’t a perfect match, but with that offshore wind and a decent 4ft, the waves will be shaping up nicely. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes”, so you might have some company, but it shouldn’t be a circus.

After that, the surf drops off again. The 24th and 25th are back to small, weak stuff – 2ft to 3ft with energy dropping. The wind is up and down, and it’s just ordinary. The rest of the month into early August is a flat, windy mess, with tiny waves and strong onshore winds. By the 28th, we’re looking at near-gale force winds, so that’s a hard no.

So, the takeaway: if you’re desperate, aim for the 23rd of July morning. That’s your best shot at some clean, head-high waves with offshore wind. The rest of it? Leave the board in the car and go for a walk.

Rusty.

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