Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Mount Cameron. It’s a beach and reef break, open to the swell, but it doesn’t fire that often, so you gotta pay attention when it does. Water temp is 58°F, which is a touch warmer than average for the season, so the wetsuit might feel a bit less stiff.

It’s quiet to start, then Sunday July 5th comes in like a lion. We’re looking at a massive 15 ft groundswell out of the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is huge at 9285, so there’s a ton of power. Winds are light offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, giving you clean, lined-up walls. This is strictly for the experts – way too big for anyone else, but for the crew who can handle it, it’s as good as it gets.

Monday the 6th steps down a bit. You’ve got an 8 ft SW groundswell in the morning, easing to about 7 ft by the afternoon. Offshore winds hold all day, so the shape is excellent. Much more manageable for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 7th is a treat. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, and then the afternoon goes glassy – dead calm, with a clean 8 ft swell. That Tuesday afternoon session is a real gem for clean, user-friendly waves.

Wednesday the 8th is another heavy hitter. A 12 ft SW groundswell with a super-long 18-second period in the morning and 17 seconds in the afternoon. The energy is massive again (8232 morning, 6708 afternoon). Offshore winds from the ENE at just 6 mph. It’s big and powerful, but the conditions will be flawless – expert territory for sure.

Thursday the 9th drops to a friendlier 7 ft, still with a solid 15-second period and clean offshore winds at 12 mph. A good, solid day for experienced surfers. Friday the 10th has an 8 ft WSW groundswell with clean cross-offshore winds, but the afternoon gets a bit iffy with the tide.

Then we hit a rough patch from Saturday the 11th through Tuesday the 14th. Winds go cross-shore and onshore, making a mess of things. There’s a big pulse on Monday the 13th with a 12 ft groundswell, but the cross-shore wind and rain spoil it. Tuesday the 14th has a massive 13 ft to 15 ft swell, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s a chop fest. That set-up is better for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Finally, Thursday the 16th brings a reset. The morning has a clean 8 ft SW swell with light offshore winds, and the afternoon goes glassy again. A nice, clean window. The following weekend has size again, but the wind is messy, so the quality is a gamble. Monday the 20th finishes with a big 13 ft SW groundswell and strong, lumpy cross-onshore winds – another one for the kites.

The big standout is Sunday the 5th. That’s the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the forecast, with perfect offshore wind. It’s an expert-only day, but it’s a classic. For a slightly smaller but still top-shelf option with glassy conditions, Tuesday afternoon the 7th is your best bet.

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