Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the forecast for Number Fours. Let's be real, it's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got a couple of windows that are worth watchin' for.

First off, the water temp is sittin' at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. Feels like summer.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Thursday the 23rd through to the 27th, we're stuck with a persistent cross-off breeze from the ENE, mostly a Fresh to Strong breeze, with swell all over the shop. The energy is there, but it's messy. We see a combined energy of 963 on Thursday afternoon, but the wind is just too strong, and the swell is either too short period or from the wrong direction. It's clean, but it's not surfable. Those scores tell the story – it's a hard pass for a while.

Saturday the 27th and Monday the 28th are similar, just a grind of mid-period swell and cross-off wind. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The standout window is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. We're looking at a solid 10ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind switches to an offshore from the N, only 12 mph. That's a game-changer. The combined energy jumps to 1898, which is serious. The water will be clean, and for experienced surfers, this is the real deal. It's a reef, and with that size and direction, it's going to be a proper session. Just be aware, it's a fairly consistent spot, but crowds can show up sometimes. Don't be a kook and get in over your head, that's an expert-only day.

The next few days after that, from the 30th to the 5th of August, slide back into mediocrity. The wind stays cross-off, the swell drops back to 5ft to 7ft, and the period goes short again. The energy is moderate, but the quality isn't there. It's a long stretch of just average surf.

Then, we get another promising window. Thursday the 6th of August. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the ENE, period of 10 seconds, and a very light breeze from the ENE at only 6 mph. That's verging on glassy. The combined energy is 708, and it's described as "very good surf conditions." The afternoon holds up with a similar swell and a gentle breeze. This is a solid call for a fun, clean surf, and it's a lot more accessible for the intermediate crew.

The final day on the 7th of August is a letdown. The swell dies off to a pathetic 1ft with very weak energy (91 and 43), and the direction is all over the place. A total flat spell to end the run.

So, the two standout sessions are the morning of the 29th of July for the big-wave crew, and the 6th of August for a cleaner, more manageable day. The rest, you're better off waitin' for the next forecast.

Rusty, signing off.

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