Burros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

The 16-day window throws up a bit of a slow start, but there’s a serious pulse building for the end of next week. Right now, the first real surf option is a small, clean window on Thursday afternoon, but it’s nothing to write home about.

### Thursday 9th July – Monday 13th July
We’re in a flat spell. The first wave on offer is Burros (reef) on Thursday afternoon with a clean 2ft swell from the SSW—long period groundswell at 15 seconds—and a light NNE offshore breeze. The water is a very unusual 88°, much warmer than normal for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (226) though, so it’s small and slow. Not a standout. Friday and Saturday mornings stay clean with the same small 2ft SSW swell, but the afternoons get messy with cross-off winds. Sunday brings a drop to 2ft and the combined energy falls (138). By Monday, the surf is barely surfable with poor conditions.

### Tuesday 14th July – Wednesday 15th July
Tuesday morning offers a tiny 1ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze, but it’s weak. The combined energy drops further (124). There’s a risk of thunderstorms. Wednesday morning is similar, glassy with a 1ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, but wave energy is still low (133). It’s not worth a paddle out.

### Thursday 16th – Friday 17th July
Thursday morning you’ll find glassy conditions with a 1ft SW swell, but it’s still weak. The energy lifts slightly (140). Then Friday 17th July is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings a glassy 3ft SW swell and the combined energy jumps to 474—moderate wave energy. The afternoon is also glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and 408 energy. This is the first real taste of something decent, but it’s still small.

### Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July
Saturday morning is the pick of this period. Burros picks up a 4ft WSW swell with a cross-off breeze and strong wave energy (621). The 12-second period gives it decent shape. This is a solid, clean option for advanced surfers. Saturday afternoon and Sunday see the energy stay high (606 and 547) but conditions become marginal with cross-shore winds and moderate rain.

### Monday 20th – Tuesday 21st July
Monday morning is glassy again with a 3ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and solid energy (415). The 20th of July is a good clean option. Tuesday morning stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 3ft SW swell. The energy is still healthy (362). These are consistent, clean waves, but nothing huge.

### Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd July
This is the standout window. Wednesday morning, 22nd July, brings a 6ft SW swell with a light ENE cross-off breeze and the combined energy hits 1268—very strong. This is serious, powerful groundswell. The 13-second period means it’s well-shaped, but at this size it’s for experts only. The afternoon pushes 7ft SW but with a cross-on wind, so the morning is the call. Thursday 23rd morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell and 814 energy. This is another premium session for experienced surfers on the reef. The water is still warm, but the anomaly is back to average.

### Friday 24th July
Friday morning delivers a clean 4ft WSW swell with a light offshore N breeze. The energy is 474—moderate, but clean and fun. The afternoon turns cross-off and a bit messier.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday 22nd July morning at Burros, with a 6ft SW swell, strong energy, and clean offshore wind. The runner-up is Thursday 23rd July morning, glassy and 6ft. Both are for experts. The first week is mostly a write-off, but the second week builds into a solid, powerful groundswell event.

Rusty.

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