Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for Pererenan. Let's get into it.

We're looking at a solid stretch of SW groundswell, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. This isn't a period of perfection, but there are some definite windows where it'll be worth the paddle.

The water is sitting at a balmy 81°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The first real chance kicks off on Saturday the 18th of July. The swell is a modest 5ft from the SW, but the wind is a cross-off ESE breeze at 12 mph, which is keeping the surface clean. It's not world-class, but it's a solid start to the weekend with moderate wave energy. You'll want to be on it.

Sunday the 19th looks similar, with a bit more breeze at 16 mph but still cross-off and clean. The swell drops a touch, but it's rideable.

Now, the standout window is really Monday the 20th. The swell jumps up to 5ft in the morning and then 7ft in the afternoon, coming from the SSW. The period stretches to 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong. That's the best-looking swell of the week. The wind is SE at 16 mph, cross-off and clean. For a beach and reef setup, that long period can make the waves a bit more lined up, but it's still a damn good day if you're intermediate or better.

After Monday, things get messy. From Tuesday the 21st through the 24th, the wind shifts to a pure cross-shore, creating a moderate cross-chop. The swell sticks around, but the quality drops right off. It's a bit of a waste of some decent energy.

We get a little reprieve on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session sees a 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds with a cleaner cross-off ESE breeze at 12 mph. The energy is moderate. It's the best option after Monday, but still not as punchy.

Sunday the 26th brings a weird shift. The swell is 6ft from the SE, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell. It'll be bumpy and weak, not the same quality as the SW groundswell we had.

The latter part of the month and into the start of August looks promising again, but further out. Monday the 28th of July through Wednesday the 30th has some clean cross-off winds and a building SSW swell, peaking at 6ft with 17 seconds. That's a long-range promise, not a guarantee.

The real long-range tease is Saturday the 1st of August. The swell is big, 8ft from the SW with a 17 to 18-second period. The combined energy is very strong. The wind is cross-off and clean. That's a legit swell, but it's over 8ft, so it's only for experienced surfers looking for a serious session. Keep an eye on it, but don't bank on it.

Overall, Monday the 20th is your best bet for the best combination of size, quality, and clean conditions. Saturday the 25th is a solid second pick. The rest is a waiting game with some chop.

Keep your eyes on the horizon. The forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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