Burros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at this stretch of coast. We've got pretty small waves on the immediate horizon, but don't write it off just yet. There's a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but the second week is looking like the real deal.

Right now, the ocean is pretty flat. For the first week, from Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 18th, we're looking at tiny, weak swell. The wave energy is mostly in the low to mid hundreds, so nothing to get excited about. The wind is okay at times, with some glassy or clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to make it worthwhile. It's more of a paddle-around-and-enjoy-the-sun kind of week.

The first real highlight comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning at Burros looks like a solid pick. We've got a clean 2ft SW swell combining for a decent energy reading, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. It's a reef break, so it tends to handle the swell well, but it's also an advanced spot, so keep your wits about you. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then, the real standout is the following week. The period from Monday, July 20th, to Saturday, July 25th, is where it's at. The swell builds and the conditions get near-perfect. Tuesday, July 21st, is a beauty. The afternoon sees a 3ft SW swell with glassy conditions and zero wind. The energy is strong, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell pushes up to 4ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and the morning is glassy again. The energy is a healthy bump. This is still a manageable size for the advanced crew. Thursday, July 23rd, is another absolute cracker with a 4ft WSW swell and calm, glassy conditions. Friday, July 24th, continues the run with a 4ft WSW swell and light ENE winds, keeping it clean. Finally, Saturday, July 25th, wraps it up with a 3ft W swell and a solid 15 km/h offshore wind from the NE. That's a proper offshore, grooming the waves all morning.

The best of the best is likely the morning of Tuesday, July 21st, and the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. Both have glassy, calm conditions and a solid, clean swell. The swell direction is WSW, which is close to the optimum WNW for this spot, so the waves should have some good shape to them.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it won't be a circus.

Keep an eye on the end of the window, too. On Tuesday, July 28th, the morning shows a 6ft SSW swell with a massive energy reading, and a clean offshore wind. That's a big, powerful swell. It's an advanced-only day at that size, and the period is 13 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell. The direction is SSW, which is a bit off the optimum, but the energy is so strong it'll still produce some solid waves.

So, the first week is a write-off for decent surf. The second week, from the 20th to the 25th, is your window. The standout days are the 21st and 23rd for the best mix of size and perfect conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

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