Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya. Let's have a look at what Saltwater has cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Saltwater is a point break, sheltered from the north, and it's exposed to S/SE swells. The water temp is sitting around 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Alright, the good news is we’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but we gotta get through a bit of a lull first. From Sunday the 26th right through to Wednesday afternoon the 29th, the waves are tiny or just junk. The combined energy is weak as a kitten, down around the 20s and 50s. Basically, leave the board at home for a few days.

First real glimmer of hope hits Thursday morning the 30th. We’ll see a clean 6 ft S swell (11-second period) rolling in. The energy jumps to 749, and we've got that gentle offshore wind from the WSW making it look real pretty. This is the start of something good.

Friday the 31st is a true standout for the experienced crew. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the south, with 1002 units of energy pumping in. Winds are offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. This is moderate offshore territory, so the wave faces will be clean as a whistle. For the average punter though, that 7 ft on a point is a bit of a handful. Saturday and Sunday mornings, the 1st and 2nd of August, keep that momentum with 5-6 ft SSE groundswell and clean, light winds. Saturday morning is looking particularly user-friendly for the early session.

We get a little dip in size early next week, but Monday and Tuesday mornings (3rd and 4th of August) are glassy with waist-high sets from the SE. Not big, but with zero wind and decent energy (448), that's a sneaky good time for a longboard.

Now, let's talk about the real beast. Saturday the 8th of August morning is an expert's dream. 8 ft of S swell cranking in with a glassy surface. The energy is a massive 1577, it'll be pumping. That’s big and clean, but it's only for those who know what they're doing.

And hold on to your hats, because Monday the 10th of August morning looks even bigger. Another S swell, this time 8 ft, with a staggering 1916 units of energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the west. That is a big, powerful, clean swell. Absolutely not for beginners and will push the limits for most. The afternoon gets chunky too at 10 ft from the SSE, but a strong 16 mph offshore wind will be blowing the tops off those things. A serious window for the hardcore locals only.

So, for the best all-rounder, I'm pointing you to Friday morning the 31st. The stand-out for those who want to get scared and love it is that Monday morning the 10th, but remember, forecasts can change that far out.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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