Merewether - Ladies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one spot in the mix this run, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, so I'll keep it straight.

The forecast opens with a real rough patch. For the first several days, the wind is just nasty, and the swell is messy. Wednesday the 15th through to the weekend of the 19th and 20th is pretty much a write-off. The wind is howling from the south and southeast, making any surf at Merewether - Ladies a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is there, but it's not organised. Through the middle of this period, there's a pulse of 10 ft on the Wednesday afternoon, but it's a poor-quality, cross-onshore mess. The combined energy hits 1463 (moderate to strong) on that Thursday, but it's just not usable. Honestly, I'd save your energy for the first real glimmer of hope.

That glimmer comes on Tuesday the 21st. We've got a clean, offshore morning with a light breeze from the NNW. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the east with a nice 10-second period. The combined energy is 329 (moderate), which is healthy enough for a decent paddle. The glassy conditions and that clean offshore wind will make it look far better than the size suggests. This is the standout window for the near term, but be aware this spot is a reef, so keep your wits about you.

Wednesday the 22nd morning also looks clean with a light cross-off shore breeze, but the swell drops back to 3 ft. It'll be a fun, small-wave session. The following week gets a bit iffy again. Thursday the 24th afternoon sees a bump in swell to 7 ft, but it's from a new direction (SSE) and the wind is onshore, so it'll be a bit messy.

The absolute best bet of the whole 16-day run is Saturday the 25th, morning. Holy mackerel – glassy conditions. The wind is light from the NW, almost nothing. The swell is tiny at 2 ft from the east, with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 206 (weak). It's small, but when it's that glassy, it's a brilliant chance for a longboard session. It will be clean as a whistle. The only downside is that crowds are *sometimes* an issue at Ladies, and when it's this good and clean, it might get a bit busy.

Beyond that, into the final week of July and the start of August, it's more of the same – small, inconsistent, and mostly onshore. A little bump on Tuesday the 28th morning shows 5 ft from the south with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's a "maybe" if you're desperate.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are mostly a bust. The clear standout is Tuesday the 21st morning for the cleanest combo of size and wind, and if you're a longboarder, Saturday the 25th morning for the glassy, small stuff. Don't hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

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