Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are tiny with nothing really worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are both flat, save for some knee-high dribble. It’s not until Thursday morning, the 30th of July, that we finally see a pulse.

That Thursday morning, Merewether - Ladies will see a clean 5 ft swell from the S, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for a clean surface. The combined energy sits at 488 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push in the water. This is a solid, intermediate option to ease back into the week.

Friday the 31st sees the swell build, with a pulse of 6 ft S swell at 11 seconds in the morning. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lined up but with a little texture. The energy jumps to 651 (moderate). The afternoon gets a bit hairy with a stronger cross-onshore wind, so morning is the go.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a 5 ft SSE groundswell, with a long 12-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NW, just 6 mph. The energy is a meaty 607 (moderate). This is a reef break, and that long period groundswell will be wrapping in nicely, offering up some proper, clean lines. It’s a reef, so the long period should work a treat. It’s a very consistent spot, just be aware it can get a crowd on a morning like this.

We also have a big pulse for the experienced crew. Thursday morning, the 6th of August, a 8 ft SSE swell arrives with a 10-second period. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is a powerful 1051 (strong). This is serious size, and definitely for the experts only. The morning looks clean, but the afternoon wind swings onshore, so get in early.

The following week sees a bit of a drop-off, with smaller, more ordinary conditions. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August has a clean 5 ft SE swell with a light offshore, which is a decent option if you missed the earlier windows. The Monday the 10th also has a small, clean morning with a 3 ft ESE swell and a gentle offshore.

Overall, the best window for quality, clean surf is the Sunday the 2nd of August morning. The Thursday the 6th is for the big-wave chargers. Don't sleep on the Thursday the 30th for a clean, fun session either.

Keep it salty,
Rusty.

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