Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.

Right now, we're in a bit of a dry spell. There's no surf on offer at Saltwater to kick things off on July 16th. The first real chance of a wave comes through from the 19th onwards, so there's a few days of waiting.

This is a classic point break setup, exposed to the swell and best with a SE direction. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

The first standout looks like Sunday the 19th afternoon. The swell pushes up to a solid 8ft from the east, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a solid groundswell with heaps of energy (1137). It's on the bigger side, definitely one for the experienced crew. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things clean. This is a quality window.

Monday the 20th morning also deserves a mention. The swell is a bit smaller at 6ft, still out of the east with that 10-second period. What makes this one special is the wind – it's glassy. Dead calm. You'll be looking at clean, lined-up waves rolling into the point. The energy is still strong (813). This is likely the best of the bunch for a surfer who wants clean conditions without the massive size.

After that, the surf tapers off through the week, dropping below 3ft by the 24th. There's a long stretch of very ordinary conditions until we get to the very end of the period. The 28th shows a tiny 1ft glassy wave with a super long 16-second period, but it's barely breaking. It's more of a whisper than a wave.

So, to keep it simple: Sunday July 19th afternoon is your go-to for size and power for the experienced surfer. But if you want the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions, Monday July 20th morning with that glassy wind is the real winner. Don't hold your breath for much after that.

Rusty.

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