Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner to start. The first few days are a write-off for any decent waves, with small, weak swell and a stiff cross-off wind that’s just gonna mess things up. The water’s sitting at 80°, about normal for this time of year, which is nice, but you’ll be waiting for something worthwhile.

The real action doesn’t get going until the end of the month. The standout period is shaping up for Wednesday the 29th of July through Thursday the 30th of July. On Wednesday afternoon, Publics will see a clean 6ft swell from the east-northeast, with a moderate offshore wind. That’s gonna be proper. The combined energy is moderate (1143), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. Then, Thursday the 30th is the real gem. The morning starts with a 6ft east-northeasterly swell and a light breeze, but the afternoon is the winner – glassy conditions, a 6ft swell, and the wind dropping to nothing. That’s as clean as it gets. The combined energy is moderate (835). This is the best on offer, no question.

Now, from the 31st of July onwards, the quality drops off again. The swell sticks around at 4ft to 5ft, but the wind picks up hard from the east-northeast, turning things into a choppy, blown-out mess. The period drops to 7-8 seconds, so it’s short-period, sloppy stuff. That setup, with strong wind and a beach-and-reef break, honestly looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing. There’s a bit of a lull until the 4th and 5th of August, where we get some small, clean, long-period swell from the south-southwest (2ft, 16 seconds), but it’s tiny. That’s a long wait for not much.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a flexible schedule, lock in the Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th of July. That’s your window for some proper, clean surf.

Rusty.

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