Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the upcoming swell window for Periscope Point. This is a tricky little reef setup, sheltered from the south, and it's inconsistent, so we need to be patient. But when it lines up, it can be a gem.

First things first, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are there, but the conditions are just *marginal* with a lot of cross-off wind. The swell is hanging around the 4ft to 5ft range from the SW, with a decent period of 14 to 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (around 1155). It's surfable, but it's not the kind of thing that gets me out of bed early. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Now, hang on to your boardies, because Monday the 20th of July is the real standout. The afternoon session is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We're seeing a solid 7ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with a lot of punch, and the energy is strong (2373). The winds are a light cross-off from the SSE, keeping the face clean. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is a reef break, and it's inconsistent, so the sets will be spaced out but powerful. Because it's a reef, that long period will wrap in nicely. You'll likely have the place to yourself crowd-wise, but if it doesn't, it can get a bit full.

The following Tuesday the 21st of July morning still has some size (6ft) but the energy drops a bit (1523). It's another option for the bold, but the Monday afternoon is the one to chase.

After that, the swell fades through the rest of the week, dropping back to the 3ft to 4ft range. The winds stay cross-off, but the energy is lower. Nothing to get too excited about, but there are still some clean enough waves for a longboard if you're desperate.

The last week of July and into the 30th and 31st sees a bit of a pulse coming back. Thursday the 30th of July has a very clean morning with 4ft swell and a long 19 second period, but the energy is still moderate (1334). Then Friday the 31st of July morning shows a spike back up to 6ft from the SW with a 17 second period and strong energy (2188). That's a promising long-range call, but it's a fair way out, so don't book the time off just yet. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it could be a great end to the month.

In short, circle Monday the 20th of July afternoon. That's your best bet. Everything else is a waiting game or a gamble on the last day of the month.

Rusty.

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