Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Noises.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf, starting right off the bat. The water temp is sitting at 66.4°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be able to leave the thickest wetsuit at home.

First up, this Thursday afternoon (23 July) at Noises. The swell is a meaty 7.9ft from the SW, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at a very strong 2125. But the real kicker here is the wind: glassy. Dead flat, no chop. This is going to be clean, lined-up reef waves. It’s an advanced spot, so this is for the experienced crew only – that 7.9ft is pushing it for the rest of us. The optimum direction is WSW, and we’re getting SW, so it’s not perfect, but with that glass and that energy, it’s going to be great.

Friday morning (24 July) sees the swell drop back to 5.6ft with a cross-off wind. It’s still clean, but not the standout. The real action builds again. Sunday (26 July) is a write-off with strong onshores and messy 9.8ft+ waves. That’s a no-go. Monday (27 July) is also messy with strong winds, though the swell is massive.

Now, mark your calendar for Tuesday morning (28 July). We’ve got a 9.8ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a gentle offshore wind from the ENE. The combined energy is a massive 4011. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The direction is still SW, not bang-on optimum, but that offshore wind is a huge plus. This is one of the best windows.

The action keeps rolling. Wednesday (29 July) is still solid, but the wind picks up. Thursday morning (30 July) is another standout: 8.2ft SW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 4865. That’s a very long period, which means the waves will have real power and shape, but it might make them a bit too straight for the beach if there was one – but this is a reef, so it’ll handle it beautifully. It’s clean, and it’s excellent.

We then get a bit of a lull in quality, with some bigger days marred by wind. But the big one to watch is the first week of August. Saturday morning (1 August) is a 8.2ft SW swell with a 14-second period and an offshore wind. Clean and excellent.

But the true standout, the one that’s got me buzzing, is Thursday, 6 August. Morning session: 13.1ft of SW groundswell, 16-second period, with a gentle offshore from the ENE. The combined energy is a monstrous 9315. That’s exceptional surf for expert surfers. The wind is clean, the swell is huge and long-period. This is for the big dogs only. The afternoon is glassy, too. That’s a full day of gold.

Friday, 7 August, is still pumping with 11.5ft and glassy conditions in the morning. It’s a long, solid run.

So, the best on offer? Thursday afternoon (23 July) for the immediate, clean, glassy perfection. And the real big daddy is Thursday, 6 August, for the massive, clean, expert-level groundswell. Don’t sleep on the 28th, either – that offshore wind morning is a treat.

Read more