No Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for No Pass over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. The first few days are a write-off with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds messing things up. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, but the first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 18th. The afternoon session looks like the standout. The wind goes glassy – that’s a huge plus – and the combined swell energy is decent (912). It’s a long period 18 second groundswell, which will mean some proper lines. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SW, which is a bit off the optimum WNW direction, but for the conditions, this is the best we’ll see. It’s a reef break and fairly consistent, so it should be worth a paddle. Keep in mind, crowds are sometimes around here, so you might have some company.

Sunday the 19th afternoon also has that glassy wind and a similar 3 ft SW swell with a 17 second period, making it another clean option. The morning of the 20th and 21st also look good with glassy conditions and waist-high swell from the SW, though the energy drops a bit.

Now, looking further into the second week, things get a bit more dicey. The swell actually picks up, with the combined energy hitting four-digit figures (1051, 1244, 1175) on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of July, but the wind is a constant cross-onshore, turning it all into a choppy mess. The period is long, but the wind ruins it. This setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The final days of July see more of the same: cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, with a short period (8 seconds) swell showing up on the 31st. That’s a total non-starter.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the afternoons of Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, and the mornings of the 20th and 21st. Glassy conditions and a decent groundswell make those the ones to circle. The rest is a mix of poor conditions or strong winds ruining the party.

Rusty.

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