Loji Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up. This is Rusty, and I’m peering at the charts for Loji – a reef and point setup that’s usually inconsistent, but when it lines up, it can be a treat. The water temp here is sitting at 82°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday 23rd July kicks off with a 7ft SSE swell at 9 seconds, but the cross-shore wind is going to put a chop on it, and the energy is decent but messy (1139). The afternoon only gets worse with 16 mph winds ruining the shape. Friday and Saturday are in the same boat – cross-shore breezes, middling swell heights around 5ft to 6ft, and a lot of wind ripple. The combined energy is moderate (500-1000 range), but it’s not clean. These are not the days to get excited.

Sunday morning 26th July, though, is a glimmer. The wind goes glassy, with a light 3ft SSE swell at 10 seconds. The energy is weak (356), but it’s clean. For a beginner-friendly spot, this could be a fun little session if you’re just wanting to get wet. But the afternoon gets chopped again.

Monday 27th July has a tiny 3ft morning with offshore wind, but the wave comment is marginal – it’s just not enough push. Tuesday 28th July morning brings glassy conditions again with a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That’s groundswell, and at a reef and point, it could wrap in nicely, but the size is too small to really get going. The combined energy is weak (314). Wednesday 29th is more of the same – glassy, tiny, long-period swell.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Thursday 30th July onwards, things start to cook. That morning, we’ve got a 4ft SSW swell with a massive 19-second period. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy jumps to 1344 – that’s moderate to strong. The guidance says optimum swell direction is SW, and this is coming from SSW, which is close enough for this reef and point to handle it beautifully. The wave comment is “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a standout. The size is over 5ft and under 8ft, so it’s a solid intermediate-to-expert wave. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company, but with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, making it easier to get in position.

Friday 31st July morning is another cracker: 4ft SSW at 17 seconds, glassy, energy 1134. The afternoon gets even better with 5ft at 16 seconds, glassy, and energy at 1943. That’s strong energy. This is a top pick.

Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August keep the run going – 6ft and 5ft SSW swells, both glassy, with periods of 16-17 seconds. The energy is through the roof (1680, 1811, 2177). These are the best days on offer. The swell is a bit bigger, but still in the expert-friendly range.

Monday 3rd August and Tuesday 4th August stay excellent. On Tuesday 4th, you get a 7ft SSW swell at 17 seconds in the morning, glassy, with energy of 2585 – that’s very strong. That’s big, powerful, and clean. Perfect for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, so morning is the call.

The last few days, from Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th August, start to fade. The swell drops to 5ft-6ft, periods are still long (14-15 seconds), but the winds become cross or cross-onshore, and the energy moderates. Still surfable, but not the magic of the weekend.

Best on offer: The standout window is Thursday 30th July through Tuesday 4th August. The mornings are your best bet – glassy, long-period SSW groundswell, with solid energy. The reef and point at Loji will handle that long period beautifully, giving you clean, lined-up waves. Over 8ft on the 4th, so that’s expert territory. For the rest of us, the 4ft-6ft days are the sweet spot.

Rusty.

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