Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell hitting Piha-The-Bar, starting this Saturday, the 11th of July, and it’s going to be a proper one for the experienced crew. The first real standout is Sunday afternoon, the 12th of July – glassy conditions, 7 ft of WSW swell, period hanging around 15 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, perfect for a point break or reef, but at Piha, a beach break, it might stand up a bit straight at times. Still, when it’s glassy and the swell’s got that much energy (1907), you’d be mad not to paddle out. Light breeze, clean faces – that’s as good as it gets for a winter session.

Saturday morning, the 11th, kicks off with a 7 ft SW swell, 15-second period, offshores from the SE at 10 km/h. Clean lines and strong energy (2573) – all good if you’ve got the skills. Saturday afternoon drops a little to 6 ft but stays clean with cross-off winds.

Sunday morning keeps the quality up – 7 ft SW, 16 seconds, clean again. Then the glass-off Sunday arvo I just mentioned.

Monday the 13th gets marginal – cross-shore winds, dropping swell, and a bit of chop on the afternoon. Tuesday’s not much better either, onshore winds and a short-period 5 ft WNW swell. Not worth getting excited about.

But hold on – Thursday the 16th of July has potential. Thursday morning is glassy again, calm wind, 10 ft of WSW swell with a 15-second period. That’s a lot of water moving – energy reading of 3953. It’s expert territory at that size, but clean and powerful. Thursday arvo gets a bit of cross-shore bump, still solid at 8 ft.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a bit messier with cross-shore winds and dropping quality. Saturday afternoon is a write-off – cross-onshore, moderate breeze, choppy.

Now, Sunday the 19th of July is the real highlight in the second week. Sunday morning has a 10 ft SW groundswell, 17-second period, and fresh offshore SE winds at 30 km/h. Energy is huge at 4587. That’s for experts only – powerful, clean, and a proper challenge. Sunday afternoon is just as solid – 10 ft, 16 seconds, SE offshore at 20 km/h. Clean and punchy.

Monday the 20th stays clean with 8 ft SW and light offshores. Tuesday and Wednesday also offer clean surf in the 5 ft to 6 ft range – lighter winds, more manageable. Good options for those who want a paddle without the heavy stuff.

Thursday the 23rd of July sees a 8 ft W swell, cross-off winds, moderate energy (2058). Clean enough, but nothing compared to the weekend prior. Friday the 24th has a bigger 12 ft WSW swell in the afternoon – 16-second period, light cross-on breeze. That’s a lot of power (6418) but the wind’s not perfect. Still, for the brave, it could be on.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th trail off with onshore or cross winds, dropping quality. Saturday morning has rain showers, and Sunday has light rain and a moderate cross-shore chop. Not much to hang your hat on.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the standout sessions are Sunday the 12th afternoon for glass and Sunday the 19th for power. Get out there.

Rusty.

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