Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks. The only spot on the radar here is Saltwater, a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but when the size gets up, it’ll sort the men from the boys.

The water temp is sittin’ about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises when you first get in.

We kick off Friday the 24th with a clean 5 ft swell from the south, period around 10 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (397), and it’s a solid start to the weekend. Friday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 7 ft from the south, with a gentle cross-offshore wind, energy jumping to 1473. That’s a meaty wave, but it’s gettin’ a bit big for beginners now.

Saturday morning the 25th is the real standout. Clean 6 ft south swell with a 12-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the energy is pumping at 1065. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the point should be running smooth and long. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th holds steady with a 5 ft south swell, 12-second period, clean conditions in the morning with a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy is still healthy at 740. Good, fun waves for the crew who know what they’re doin’.

Monday the 27th drops a little to 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a rare treat – clean, small waves with energy at 267. Perfect for a mellow session.

From Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 31st, the swell gets small and a bit messy, with a few longer-period swells from the SSE that are weak (energy around 100-116). The 30th breezes up, so not worth paddling out.

Then Friday the 31st morning brings back some hope – a clean 4 ft south swell, 12-second period, energy at 532. Light offshore wind. It’s a good window, but the weekend after that gets small again.

Into the first week of August, we see a mix. Sunday the 2nd has a weak 4 ft easterly, short period, nothin’ special. But Monday the 3rd morning is glassy again with a 5 ft east-northeast swell, 7-second period, energy 231. It’s clean, but short.

The real monster shows up on Tuesday the 4th – 10 ft south swell, 8-second period, energy 1459. That’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size and short period will make it a handful. Wednesday the 5th drops right back to 3 ft.

The final few days into August 7th and 8th see a big ramp-up again. Friday the 7th afternoon has a 8 ft east-northeast swell with 9-second period, energy 1927, but onshore wind kills it. Saturday the 8th morning is a 13 ft east swell, 12-second period, energy 4158 – that’s massive, but it’s cross-onshore and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The best bet? Saturday morning the 25th of July. Clean 6 ft south swell, 12-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the point should be linking up nicely. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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