Porsmilin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Porsmilin. This is a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent and takes a good SW swell, so it’s got some potential when the stars align.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first entry that’s even worth a mention is on Sunday afternoon, the 5th of July, but honestly, it’s poor. You’ve got a tiny 2ft NW swell with a weak 9-second period and cross-off winds. The combined energy is only 135 – that’s weak. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday morning the 6th looks a little more interesting. The swell drops to 3ft from the WNW, still short period at 8 seconds, but here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm. The water is 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The break will be clean and glassy, but the waves are pretty ordinary. If you’re desperate for a slippery session, it’s the best of a weak bunch.

The rest of that first week is a real struggle. Swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, mostly WNW, with 8 to 10 second periods. The energy is low, mostly under 200. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, which keeps it clean, but the waves are just too small and weak. Wednesday morning the 8th has a bit of energy at 109 (moderate), but it’s still just ordinary.

The weekend of the 11th and 12th is more of the same – small, weak, ordinary. The combined energy never gets above 194. Not a standout in sight.

Then we hit a real lull. The 13th through the 16th of July is tiny. Swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, with energy as low as 46. The wind is offshore, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a few days of flat, quiet water.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Friday the 17th of July, something changes. The afternoon brings a 4ft WNW swell with a 12-second period, which is a groundswell. The energy jumps to 567 – that’s moderate to strong. The problem is the wind is cross-shore and lumpy, so the waves will be messy. It’s not a goer.

But Saturday morning the 18th of July is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell is 5ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The energy is 530 – solid. And the wind? Glassy. Dead calm. That’s going to be clean, lined up, and fun for intermediate surfers. It’s not too big for that crew, and the glassy conditions will make it a joy. The direction is right for the break, too.

Sunday the 19th it backs off a bit – 3ft, energy 169 – and the wind is light cross-off. Ordinary but surfable.

Then Monday the 20th of July brings a big pulse. The morning has 8ft from the WNW, 10-second period, and the energy is 1271 – very strong. That’s expert territory. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but 8ft at a beach break is for the experienced crew only. The afternoon stays big but gets lumpy cross-shore wind.

So, the real one to watch is that Saturday morning the 18th. If you can get out, that’s the session. The rest is mostly small and ordinary, with a few days of flatness in the middle.

Rusty.

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