Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Number Fours over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real slow start. The surf on offer for the first few days is pretty weak and not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Saturday, July 19th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the ENE, but it’s short period stuff at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, which will keep the surface reasonably clean, but the overall wave quality is still poor. The combined energy is moderate (459), but it’s not really coming together for a proper surf. Sunday, July 20th, is similar with 5ft ENE swell and the same wind, but again, the period is short and the quality is lacking.

We finally get a window of slightly better conditions starting Monday, July 21st, through to Wednesday, July 23rd. Swell sizes stay modest, around 3ft to 3ft, but the period stretches out to 14–16 seconds, which means some longer lines and better shape. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ENE, so it’s clean. The combined energy picks up into the moderate to strong range (538 to 599). This is about as good as it gets for the first week, but it’s still marginal. The waves will be small and inconsistent, so don’t expect a ripper session.

Now, the standout period for this outlook is the second week, from Thursday, July 24th, right through to the end of the month. The swell jumps into the 7ft range on Saturday, July 26th, from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving fast, and with the combined energy hitting 916 (strong), this is only for experienced surfers. The wind stays a fresh cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that size and short period will make for a lumpy, powerful wave. It’s not a beginner-friendly day.

Later in the week, from Monday, July 28th, the swell drops back to 3ft–4ft, but the period is back up to 16 seconds, with a solid combined energy of 821–944 (strong). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s clean. The waves will be small but well-shaped, with long lines. This is your best bet for a fun, manageable session.

The absolute highlight of the whole 16-day window is probably the morning of Monday, July 28th, with 3ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy of 821 (strong), and clean conditions. It’s small, but the quality will be there for the patient surfer. Just keep an eye on the tide.

Overall, the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. The second week has some promising windows, especially for those who can handle the bigger, short-period stuff on the 26th, or the cleaner, smaller lines later on. The crowds at Number Fours can be present sometimes, so don’t expect a solitary peak.

Rusty.

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