Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of days are pretty quiet, but don’t write the week off. There’s a nice pulse building for the end of the month and into August, with a few standout sessions for those who are patient.

Monday morning at Saltwater is the first real option. Glassy conditions with a light W wind and a clean 4ft swell from the south, period around 9 seconds. It’s not huge, but the wave energy is moderate (300) and the conditions are about as clean as it gets. A solid morning for a beginner-friendly point break that is fairly consistent. It might get a little busy since crowds are often around here.

Monday afternoon turns cross-on with an easterly breeze and the quality drops fast. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and ordinary—swell drops to 2–2ft with weak energy (under 80). A gap of a few days with nothing to get excited about.

Now, Thursday the 30th of July morning brings a real change. Swell jumps to 6ft from the south, period 12 seconds—a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (798), winds are light cross-off from the WSW, and the break is clean. This is one of the true standouts in the run. The longer period means there’ll be more power and shape, especially good at this point break. It’s best for intermediate to experienced surfers—the 6ft is solid but not overwhelming.

Friday the 31st morning is also excellent: 6ft south swell, 11-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW, and wave energy is still high (670). Clean, lined-up waves. A second standout.

The first weekend of August (1st–2nd) stays fun. Saturday morning has light offshore wind, 5ft south swell, and clean conditions. Sunday morning goes glassy with a 4ft south-southeast swell. Both mornings are worth a paddle.

The next big standout lands on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning shows 8ft from the south, 11-second period, light offshore wind, and wave energy cranks up to 2134—that’s very strong. This is for experienced surfers only. The size is serious, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. A true big-wave morning at this exposed point.

Thursday the 6th morning and Saturday the 8th morning are also excellent. Thursday has 6ft south swell, offshore wind, and strong energy (844). Saturday the 8th morning is another cracker: 6ft south-southeast swell, 12-second period, glassy light offshore wind, and energy at 1008. That’s a long-period groundswell with excellent conditions, best for experienced surfers.

After the 9th, the surf fades. Sunday the 9th morning is still glassy and clean with 4ft, but by Sunday afternoon and into Monday the wind turns onshore and the swell drops. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are small, weak, and mostly blown out. The window closes after that first week of August.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

Overall, the best windows: Thursday 30th July morning, Friday 31st July morning, and Wednesday 5th August morning. The 5th is the big one but only for the crew who can handle it. For cleaner, more manageable waves, Thursday and Friday next week are your best bet.

Rusty.

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