Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for Pelican Watch. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch is mostly a flat spell with a few flickers of life, but nothing that’s gonna have you clearing your calendar. We’ve got a real quiet start, then a couple of days where it might be worth a look if you’re desperate.

The first few days, Monday through Wednesday, are basically a write-off. Tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, and the wind is messy. The combined energy is barely a whisper, with readings like 9 (Monday) and 0 (Tuesday). You’re looking at practically nothing in the water.

We get a little pulse on Thursday the 23rd morning. The swell shows up at 4 ft from the S with a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind swings offshore from the W at 9 mph. That’s a clean window, but the wave energy is only moderate (142) and the period is so short those waves will be soft and crumbly. The system rates it as “surfable but very ordinary.” A beginner might get a few knee-high sliders, but don’t get your hopes up. That afternoon the wind turns onshore and it’s done.

After that, we’re back into a long, flat, and uninspiring stretch. From Friday the 24th all the way through to the end of July, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell stays tiny, the wind is often cross or onshore, and the combined energy values are in the low double-digits or even single-digits. It’s a proper drought.

Now, we do have one standout that’s worth circling. On Tuesday the 28th of July, the morning is still flat, but the afternoon brings a bump. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the SSW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 249 – that’s moderate, but punchy for this spot. What makes it interesting is the wind: it’s light from the SW at 6 mph, giving us clean conditions. The system says “expect good surf conditions.” Now, that 6 ft is borderline for beginners, more of a fun size for intermediates, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and close together. Still, it’s the best wave energy we’ll see in this whole outlook.

Then we get one more call on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning brings 5 ft from the SSW with a 6-second period and a clean offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 234, again moderate. It’s a similar setup to the 28th, but a touch smaller. The system also says “expect good surf conditions” here. This is a decent backup option, but it’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

Best on offer: That Tuesday the 28th of July afternoon is your best shot. The 6 ft swell with light offshore wind gives you the cleanest, most powerful waves of the whole period. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real stand-out in a long, flat run.

Rusty.

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