Renaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Renaca over the next couple of weeks. First thing you need to know – this is a break for the experienced crew only. It’s an advanced, exposed setup that loves a good SW groundswell, but when it gets big, it gets real. No place for beginners.

The forecast kicks off with a bang. Tuesday morning, July 14, is a full-on standout. We’re talking a solid 9.8ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period pushing a massive 2723 (moderate to strong wave energy) into the beach. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE at 3 mph, keeping things clean. Conditions are prime for the seasoned surfer, but this is well over 8.2ft – experts only, and you’ll need to be on your game. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday afternoon eases slightly to 8.2ft, still from the WSW, with a cross-off breeze from the north at 3 mph. It’s clean and still a good option for the experienced, but the morning was the real peak.

Wednesday, July 15, drops off. The swell fades to 4.6ft in the morning with a cross-shore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, and the energy drops to 771 (moderate). It’s a marginal session with some chop. Afternoon improves a touch – 3.9ft from the W, 10-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. Clean, but nothing to get excited about. The combined energy (479) is still moderate.

Thursday, July 16, is a write-off. The morning has a 4.3ft windswell from the WNW with a short 7-second period – weak and messy. The wind is strong at 9 mph and the energy is low (327). By afternoon, it’s tiny (1.3ft) with a 17-second period, but the wind is howling at 28 mph and the whole thing is a mess. The energy (178) is weak. Hard pass.

We hit a gap of a few days with no real recommendations. Friday, July 17, through to Sunday, July 19, all show poor surf conditions, with rain and strong winds. The swell is small to moderate, but the wind is just too strong and the rain heavy. Not worth paddling out.

Monday, July 20, brings another big pulse. Morning sees a 9.8ft SW groundswell, 11-second period, and a light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The energy (2427) is strong, but it’s too big for this break – the finder says it’s predicted to be too big. Afternoon is a better call: 7.5ft from the SW, 10-second period, with glassy conditions as the wind drops to 3 mph from the north. The energy (1793) is strong, and the clean, glassy surface makes it a solid option for the experienced. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Tuesday, July 21, serves up a nice little session. Morning has 3.9ft from the W, 11-second period, with a gentle offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. The energy (572) is moderate, and the waves are clean and workable. Afternoon is even better for the soul: 3.6ft, same direction, with a dead calm 0 mph wind and glassy conditions. Pure magic. The energy (499) is moderate.

From Wednesday, July 22, through to Thursday, July 23, it’s small. Swell drops to 2.3ft to 3.3ft, with glassy or clean conditions, but the energy is weak (139 to 262). Surfable for a longboard, but nothing to write home about.

Friday, July 24, picks up a bit. The morning has 6.2ft from the WSW, 10-second period, with a light cross-shore from the SSE at 3 mph. The energy (793) is moderate, but there’s a bit of chop. Afternoon is 5.6ft, same direction, but with onshore wind from the SW. The tide might be tricky – it’s marginal.

Saturday, July 25, is a dud with rain and strong winds. Poor conditions.

Sunday, July 26, brings a big pulse again. Morning and afternoon both have 8.2ft from the WSW, 13-second period, with strong energy (2002 to 2197). The wind is cross-off or light cross-shore, keeping it clean. This is expert territory again – over 8.2ft – but it’s a solid option for the skilled. The long period (13 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, so it’ll have

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