Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get into it.

Alright, the outlook for Mount Cameron is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some serious size showing up, but the wind is going to be our biggest enemy for a good stretch. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Sunday, 12 July, and honestly, it's a write-off. You've got a 16ft to 20ft swell from the W, but the wind is a strong 25 mph onshore. The energy is massive (6673), but the poor surf conditions mean it's a day to stay on the beach. That big swell hangs around into Monday, 13 July, hitting 23ft and 25ft from the WSW with a very long period of 15-16 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts (over 23,000), but again, strong onshore winds are making a mess of it. The records say it's "too big for this break," so unless you're a total weapon with a death wish, sit this one out.

Tuesday, 14 July, is more of the same with 18ft to 20ft swell and onshore winds. The energy is still massive (over 12,000), but the conditions are poor. The swell starts to drop on Wednesday, 15 July, down to 12ft to 13ft from the SW, and the wind finally eases to a gentle 9-12 mph onshore. The energy is still strong (4652-5883), but it's only marginal and the tide is questionable. This pattern of marginal, clean surf continues through Thursday, 16 July, with 10ft swell and light onshore winds.

Friday, 17 July, we see a bit of a drop in wind, but it's still a light cross-onshore breeze. The swell is 12ft with a long period of 15-16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (4936-6690). It's still marginal, but the cleanest it's been in days. Saturday, 18 July, is a step in the right direction. The swell drops to 6ft-8ft from the WSW, the wind turns light cross-offshore, and the energy is weaker (1431-1879). The afternoon session is flagged as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" with clean waves. This is a solid pick for a fun, manageable wave.

Now, the standout. Look at Friday, 24 July. The morning has a 13ft WSW swell, a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE. The energy is very strong (8543). The records call it "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is the one. The size is over 8ft, so it's strictly for the experienced crew, but the wind and swell direction are lining up perfectly for Mount Cameron. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Saturday, 25 July, still has some good size (12ft-13ft) and clean conditions, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, so it's a step down.

After the 25th, it gets messy again. Sunday, 26 July, has a 8ft-10ft swell but the wind is strong and cross-shore, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The run then goes poor into Monday, 27 July, with onshore winds. So, the best on offer is undoubtedly Friday, 24 July. Mark it in your calendar. Saturday, 25 July, is a good backup, and the 18th is a fun little option for the smaller swell crew.

Rusty.

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