Mainside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. For Mainside, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the north, the next week and a half is pretty much a write-off for a decent paddle. We have a long, frustrating gap right out the gate.

Right from Tuesday the 7th, we’re looking at tiny, weak, and mostly messy conditions. That morning you’ve got a 2ft cross-swell from the west at a short period of 6 seconds with a cross wind. Not worth getting wet for. This low-energy, poor-quality pattern hangs around right through the following week up to July 16th. There’s a big gap here with nothing to recommend.

A lot of that week, from Thursday the 9th into the early part of the following week, is dominated by strong, stormy offshore winds, gusting from gale force at times, with zero swell. You’d be mad to be out there. Even on Sunday the 12th, when a 4ft west swell with a long period of 12 seconds shows up, the energy reading hits 416, but the poor surf conditions and fresh cross-off wind keep it from being any good.

We finally see a glimmer of life on Saturday the 18th. That morning offers the best window in the whole 16-day outlook. A 4ft easterly swell with a period of 10 seconds rolls in, giving us a moderate level of energy (256). The wind is a light breeze from the south, which is a clean cross-off. It’s not pumping, but it’s the most surfable it’s gonna get. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 4ft easterly swell swinging to a longer 11-second period, energy climbing to 350, with a gentle southeast breeze keeping it clean. This is the standout. It’s not a huge swell, but it’s clean and has some push. For a consistent spot like this, you take the window when it comes.

The water temp is lounging around 83°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a spring suit.

Beyond that promising Saturday, the following Sunday morning still holds a 3ft swell with offshore wind, but the energy drops back to 176, and the quality fades out as we head into the final days. This is a true bust of a forecast, but forecasts can and do change. Keep an eye on the 18th – it’s our best and maybe only shot.
Rusty.

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