Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about the only spot that’s got anything going on: Noises. It’s a heavy reef, so leave your soft top at home. We’ve got a decent run of swell, but the wind’s going to keep you on your toes.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday morning, July 22nd. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW groundswell, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is massive at 5896, and with a light 6 mph easterly offshore, it’s going to be glassy. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season. This is a big, powerful wave, so only the experienced crew need apply.

Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes to a light cross-offshore from the SE at 6 mph, keeping it clean, and the swell holds at 12ft, dropping to a 14-second period.

Thursday the 23rd sees a drop in size. The morning is a bit lumpy with a 12 mph NE cross-off, but the swell is still a solid 8ft at 14 seconds. The afternoon, however, is the pick: the wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 8ft SW swell. That’s going to be a beautiful, clean session, though the energy is still high at 2125.

Friday the 24th is a step down. The morning is messy with a 12 mph NNE cross-off on a 6ft, 12-second swell. The afternoon improves with lighter winds, but it’s not the highlight.

The weekend is a washout. Saturday the 25th has a building cross-off, then a strong 22 mph cross-onshore in the afternoon blows it out. Sunday the 26th is a write-off – heavy onshore winds and 16ft of messy swell. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle.

We get a reset early next week. Monday the 27th has a cross-shore wind, but a 12ft SW swell at 12 seconds is still bumpy. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off and a 10ft, 14-second swell. Tuesday the 28th is a solid call: clear skies, gentle cross-off winds, and a consistent 10ft SW groundswell. The energy is high at 3457. This is a good one for the experienced.

The swell drops a bit through the end of July and into early August, but the consistency stays. The real standout, the one that’s got me stoked, is the morning of Tuesday, August 5th. The forecast is for a massive 18ft NNW swell, with an 11-second period. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined energy is a huge 9417. This is a seriously heavy, powerful swell, perfect for the experts at Noises, but it’s going to be a handful. The next morning also has a big 18ft swell, but the wind shifts onshore and ruins it.

So, for the bold and experienced, the absolute best bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 5th. That’s a special window. Tuesday the 28th is also a very reliable, solid session. For the rest, pick your spots with the wind.

Rusty.

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