Pringle Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for Pringle Bay. Grab a seat, let's talk waves.

The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some real magic on the horizon if you're patient. We've got a decent run of swell, but the wind is going to be the main character for the next few days.

Things kick off Tuesday morning, 21st of July. It's not the best start, with a bit of a breeze on it, but the swell is already there at a solid 8ft from the SW. The water temp is around 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-off S breeze at 6 mph, and the swell holds at 10ft from the SW. This cleans things up nicely, offering up some proper waves for experienced surfers. The energy is pumping pretty hard, so get on it if you've got the skills.

Then it gets a bit ugly. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off with strong onshore winds. Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting. We've got a glassy morning, with the wind dropping to zero. The swell is a proper 12ft from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. This is a serious groundswell, and it's for experts only, as it's well over 8ft. The point and reef setups at Pringle Bay will handle this long-period energy best, as it can close out a beach break. Friday afternoon stays clean with a cross-off S breeze.

Saturday the 25th is a solid day for the crew. The swell drops a touch to 8ft from the SW, but it's still a quality 13-second period. The morning has a light cross-off E breeze, and the afternoon sees a light offshore SE wind at 6 mph. The energy is still strong. This is a great call for the weekend, with clean conditions and a solid, surfable wave. The crowds can be a bit of a thing here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th is a step down, with a cross-shore wind and a smaller 7ft swell. Monday the 27th is a no-go thanks to howling offshore winds, peaking at 31 mph. The waves would be a mess, even if the swell is there. The 28th of July sees similar conditions, with strong offshore winds and a big 12ft swell. It's clean but almost impossible to paddle into.

Looking ahead to the end of the month and into August, we have another standout. Friday the 31st of July is looking excellent. The morning has a 8ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The afternoon gets even better, with a 10ft SW swell and a gentle offshore. The energy is very high, and it's going to be clean. The following day, Saturday the 1st of August, also looks great, with a glassy morning and a 6ft SW swell, followed by a glassy afternoon with a 7ft SSW swell.

Then the window closes again. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August are messy with strong onshore winds. Things look a little more promising after that, with a 5ft to 7ft swell from the WSW on the 4th and 5th, and clean light winds, but the energy is much lower. It's a long-range call, so don't hold your breath.

The Standouts: If you're looking for the best of the best, you've got two windows. The first is Friday the 24th of July for the big, powerful, glassy morning swell – that's a real treat for the experienced. The second, and probably the best all-rounder, is Saturday the 25th of July, with a solid 8ft SW swell and clean offshore winds. That's your ticket.

Rusty, signing off.

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