Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk surf. This one’s a bit of a waiting game, but when it fires, it’s worth the wait.

Nine Mile Reef is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay flat for long. The first real window is Thursday morning, July 23rd. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell with an 11-second period, carrying moderate energy (532). The wind is offshore from the N at 15 mph, so the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but this is a solid, fun session for anyone. The water’s at 59°, which is about average for this time of year.

Thursday afternoon is the standout of the early week. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, the period stretches to 12 seconds, and the energy goes way up (1332). The wind is glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. This is going to be clean, powerful, and a proper session.

Friday morning, July 24th, is a tease. The swell is a big 8ft from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, a huge surge of energy (2371), and glassy NW wind. Looks perfect, but it’s too big for this break. It’s a washing machine, strictly for experts. The afternoon is similar, with 7ft swell and onshore S wind making it a mess.

Saturday morning, July 25th, brings it back down. 6ft SSW swell, 13-second period, strong energy (1647), and glassy SE wind. Another excellent session for experienced surfers. The swell has some punch, and it’s clean. The afternoon goes onshore, so the morning is the window.

Sunday through Wednesday (July 26th to 29th) is a write-off. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore, and it gets messy. There’s a gap of about 4 days with nothing worth paddling for.

Then, on Thursday, August 4th, things get interesting again. A new swell arrives: 6ft from the SSW, 11-second period, moderate energy (620), and a clean offshore NNW wind at 9 mph. This is a solid, fun, clean session. The morning is the best bet.

Friday, August 5th, keeps it going. 5ft to 6ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and a strong offshore N wind at 22 mph. The energy is high (1185-1332), and the waves will have plenty of push. The offshore wind is a bit strong, but it’s still clean.

Saturday, August 6th, is another big one. The swell is 7ft with a 16-second period, and huge energy (2232). Once again, it’s too big for the break for most people. It’s a big, powerful, expert-only day.

The last few days, August 7th, the swell drops back to 5ft, but the wind is onshore and the period is very long, making it tricky.

The Bottom Line: The best bets are Thursday afternoon, July 23rd and Saturday morning, July 25th. Both have clean, glassy conditions and solid, powerful swell. The long-range window on Thursday morning, August 4th is also a promising, cleaner option, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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