Momi Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next 16 days at Momi Bay are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real standout window that’s worth getting excited about. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main event is the big SSW groundswell that rolls in Monday morning, July 20th. We’re looking at 6 ft of swell pumping in from the SSW with a very long period of 20 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive at 2756, so you’ll feel the push. The kicker is that Monday morning is showing ENE wind at just 3 mph, blowing straight offshore, so the reef is going to be glassy and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will be powerful and well-shaped, with long gaps between sets, making it easier to get out the back. This is the standout session of the whole outlook.

By Tuesday morning, July 21st, the swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the same SSW direction, but the period is still a solid 16 seconds. The wind is glassy – E at 3 mph – so it’ll be clean and smooth. The combined energy is still strong at 1413. It’s not quite as heavy as Monday, but still a very good morning.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, brings a smaller 4 ft SSW swell with 14-second period, but the wind is offshore from the ESE at 3 mph, keeping it clean. The energy drops to 873, so it’s a more moderate session. Good for a paddle, but nothing to lose sleep over.

Thursday, July 23rd, the wind picks up to 19 mph from the SE, which is cross-offshore, but the swell is only 4 ft. The morning is clean but with that fresh breeze, it’s not going to be the best quality. The energy spikes to 1534, but the wind is fresh, so it’ll be a bit of a battle.

After Friday, July 24th, the swell drops off significantly. From the 25th through to the end of the first week, we’re looking at small waves around 2 ft to 3 ft with weak energy (200 to 342). The winds are mostly light and cross or glassy, but there’s just not enough swell to get excited about. The surf is ordinary.

The second week picks up again on Monday morning, July 27th, with a nice 5 ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy is strong at 1651. This is a promising session, but it’s a bit further out, so the forecast is less certain. Worth keeping an eye on.

Tuesday, July 28th, sees a similar 7 ft SSW swell in the morning, but the wind is still cross-offshore from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 1741. The swell is getting a bit bigger, so it’s more for intermediate to expert surfers. The afternoon gets messy with strong cross-shore wind.

From Wednesday, July 29th, onwards, the swell gradually drops again. The morning of the 29th has 5 ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s still clean. The energy is moderate at 777. By the end of the month and into August, we’re back to small, weak surf with poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the absolute standout is Monday morning, July 20th at Momi Bay. The combination of a 6 ft SSW groundswell, 20-second period, offshore ENE wind, and massive energy is a proper session. Tuesday morning, July 21st, is also a strong option with glassy conditions. After that, pick your moments in the second week, but keep an eye on Monday July 27th.

Rusty.

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