Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the opening act is a bit of a dud. We’re looking at a stretch of days with just not much to get excited about. The first real surf that’s worth even a mention isn’t until Thursday the 30th of July, and even then, it’s a slow start.

For the first few days, from Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, the swell is tiny and the wind is all wrong. We’re talking about a weak NW swell around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a short period, and mostly cross-onshore winds. It’s just messy, rippled, and poor. You’d be better off waxing your board at home.

Things start to look a little more interesting on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the key. The combined energy is still weak (74), but when it’s that clean, even a small wave can be fun. We get a similar window on Friday the 31st morning with glassy conditions, and again on Monday the 3rd of August morning, with a clean 2 ft NW swell. Same story on Tuesday the 4th of August morning – dead calm, glassy, with a 2 ft NW swell. These are your “make the most of it” sessions for the early week.

Now, let’s talk about the standouts. The first real pulse of energy shows up on Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the NW, and the combined energy hits a moderate 215. But here’s the catch – the wind is cross-shore and strong at 25 km/h, making it choppy. That’s a kite-surfing afternoon, not a clean paddle session.

The real highlight, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We’ve got a solid 4 ft NW groundswell with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is strong at 193. This is the best-looking window of the whole 16-day run. Clean, decent size, and that NW swell is right in the optimum slot for Panoramas. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long period swell will wrap in nicely. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get out early.

The following morning, Sunday the 9th of August, is also worth a look. Glassy again, with a 3 ft NW swell and moderate energy of 127. It’s a solid backup.

As for the water, it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 72°, about 2° above average. Not a game-changer, but a nice detail.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off. The mid-week has some small, clean windows if you’re desperate. But the clear winner is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. That’s the one. Mark it down, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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