Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a decent run coming up at Off The Wall, but it’s gonna switch up a bit over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at about 56.8°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want the thickest rubber you’ve got, especially on those dawn patrols.

We kick off on Tuesday the 4th of August with some clean, glassy fun. Morning comes in with a light 3.1 mph wind from the SSE, near dead calm, working a 1.4m (4.6ft) SW groundswell at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (467), but it’s clean as a whistle – easy paddling, nice lines. That afternoon, the wind picks up just a touch to 6.2 mph, staying cross-off, and the swell drops a little to 1.1m (3.6ft). It’s still looking good, just a bit smaller. A solid little window to get your feet wet.

Wednesday the 5th is a write-off. We’ve got a big, bumpy 2.2m to 2.3m (7.2-7.5ft) SW swell, long period (15-16 seconds), but that north wind howls in at 15.5 mph, cross-on, and chops everything to pieces. The energy jumps to huge numbers (2375-2447), but with conditions like that, it’s just messy. Leave it for the kites.

Now Thursday the 6th is where things get interesting. Early morning, we see a 3.5m (11.5ft) WSW swell pushing in from the south-east offshore breeze at 6.2 mph – glassy, clean, and packing serious power. The energy is strong (3611) and the period is 13 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and Off The Wall will be handling it beautifully. That afternoon, the swell sits at 3.0m (9.8ft) with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore wind. It’s big – experts only territory over 8.2ft – but the shape will be unreal. This is one of the true standouts of the outlook.

Friday the 7th keeps the fire burning. Morning swell is 3.0m (9.8ft) at 14 seconds, gentle offshore at 9.3 mph – the waves will be lined up, powerful, and clean. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a 3.5m (11.5ft) SW swell at 15 seconds, with the same light wind. Energy is massive (5377). The wave quality is exceptional for those who can handle it. If you’ve got the skills, Thursday and Friday are your days.

Saturday the 8th settles down a bit. Swell drops to 2.5m (8.2ft), period at 13 seconds, but the wind flips around to cross and cross-on, leaving some bump on the face. It’s still rideable, but not the pristine stuff we just had. Energy remains high (2376-2429), but the vibe is more “maybe” than “hell yeah.”

Sunday the 9th is a weird one. We’ve got a 3.5m to 4.0m (11.5-13.1ft) SSW/SW swell with strong offshore winds at 24.9 mph. Sounds epic, right? But the shorter period (10-12 seconds) and that howling breeze make it incredibly hard to get into the wave. The energy is huge (3167-4976), but paddling out will be a beating, and holding your line will be a fight. Marginal at best.

Monday the 10th sees the swell back down to 2.5m (8.2ft) in the morning, dropping to 2.1m (6.9ft) by afternoon, with a clean offshore wind from the SSE at 12.4-18.6 mph. The period is short (10 seconds), so the waves will be a bit more pushy and less lined up, but the wind keeps it clean. It’s okay, but not a standout.

Tuesday the 11th starts small – 1.1m (3.6ft) at 9 seconds – but the afternoon brings a real curveball. A 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from the SW with a massive 24-second period shows up. That’s a very long period groundswell, and on a reef like Off The Wall, it’ll produce a few long, lanky lines with big gaps between sets. The energy is still moderate (1370), but the waiting game will be real. If you’re patient, you might snag a gem.

Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 15th is a bit of a mixed bag. Sw

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