Racetrack Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Racetrack over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a persistent offshore wind setup, but don’t get too excited just yet. The first few days are a bit of a tease. The swell is there, but the quality is being held back by questionable conditions. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate, around 912 to 984, with clean 5ft swell from the SW, but it’s just not coming together for a proper session. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start through Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th.

Things start to get a bit more interesting as we head into Monday the 20th. The swell bumps up to 5ft in the morning, and by the afternoon, we’re looking at 7ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 2317, which is strong. This is an advanced spot, so that’s a good thing. The wind stays fresh offshore, keeping it clean. This is a standout window for the more experienced crew.

We’ve got a bit of a lull mid-week, with the swell dropping back to 3ft and 4ft on Wednesday and Thursday. It’s still clean with moderate offshore breezes, but the energy is lower. Hold steady.

The real highlight, the one you’ve been waiting for, is kicking off around Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell is solid at 5ft from the SSW, and the period is a very long 17 to 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1966. The wind is a moderate offshore, and the conditions are labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a premium setup for a reef and point break like Racetrack – that long period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. The quality holds through Wednesday the 29th, with the same solid 5ft swell and clean conditions.

Don’t sleep on the first weekend of August either. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are looking promising, with 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell and strong energy readings between 2230 and 2998. The wind stays offshore, keeping it all clean. The swell on the 2nd is pushing 7ft, so this is definitely for the experts only.

So, to wrap it up: don’t waste your time until Monday the 20th. The real standout is that Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th – that’s your best bet for quality. Keep an eye on the first weekend of August as a solid backup. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Stay sharp, and I’ll catch you in the lineup.

Rusty.

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