Ram5 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, let's break it down.

We’re looking at a solid run of options at just one spot: Ram5, an advanced point break that takes the SW swell well. Not a huge variety, but when it works, it works proper.

Kicking off strong on Friday, July 10. Glassy conditions with wind from the WSW at barely 3 mph, a clean 3ft SW swell on a 13-second period. That’s real groundswell, with moderate energy (combined energy 649). Water temp is 63°, about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch balmy. The morning will be silky, the afternoon holds up too – swell bumps to 4ft SW, 14-second period, still glassy. That Friday is a full day of quality.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th ease off – the swell drops a bit and the wind goes cross-on, so you’re looking at okay waves but with a bit of texture in the water. Still rideable, but not as clean. Sunday afternoon does glass off with a 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds, worth a look if you’re patient.

Then comes Wednesday, July 15 – another big standout. Morning brings 5ft SW swell, 12-second period, glassy wind from the SW at 3 mph. Combined energy sits at 685, so there’s some push. The afternoon stays glassy with 5ft swell. This is a total treat for anyone who can handle a solid point break.

Thursday the 16th is quiet but clean – dead calm wind in the morning, 4ft SW, 12 seconds (370). Might be a bit small but the conditions are pristine.

Now, from Friday the 17th onward we hit some lumpy weather. Friday is small, and Saturday the 18th sees a jump to 7ft WSW swell with a 14-second period (combined energy 1823), but cross-shore winds at 6 mph make it messy. That’s big, expert-level surf, but not clean – honestly, that Saturday and Sunday are better suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th stay bumpy with cross-shore breeze. Monday afternoon does improve with 6ft WSW swell, 14 seconds (1288) and light cross-shore wind, but it’s not glassy.

The last prime window lands on Tuesday July 21 afternoon and Wednesday July 22. Tuesday afternoon sees 6ft SW swell with a 10-second period, glassy, combined energy 783 – punchy but the shorter period means it’s a bit more sectiony. Wednesday the 22nd is glassy both sessions with 5ft and 5ft SW swell, clean, and combined energy around 560-587. Those are excellent sessions for experienced surfers.

After that, from Thursday the 23rd on, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops off quickly. Friday the 24th has some size but the wind is cross-onshore, so not ideal.

Best days overall: Friday July 10, Wednesday July 15, and Tuesday afternoon July 21 through Wednesday July 22. Ram5 can get a crowd sometimes, but on those glassy days, it’ll be worth sharing the water.

– Rusty

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