Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start over the next 16 days for Saltwater. The first few days are a write-off with weak, short-period windswell and messy cross-off winds, so don’t bother paddling out until the weekend. There’s a gap of about 3 days of no real surf on offer.

The first real standout comes on Sunday, July 19th. The swell bumps up to a solid 10ft from the east with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a lot of energy in the water (3437) and the wind is a clean cross-off. This is a point break, so it’ll handle that size well, but at 10ft, this is only for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The real gem, though, is Monday, July 20th. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft, still from the east with a 10-second period, giving you moderate energy (859). The wind goes glassy, dead still from the ENE. That’s the kind of morning you dream about. Clean, lined-up waves and a point break that works. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The next big highlight is on Friday, July 24th. A solid 10ft south swell hits with a 10-second period and strong offshore winds from the southwest. That’s a powerful combo (1730) and it’s going to be clean for the experienced crew. The afternoon conditions are even better, with a 8ft swell and excellent conditions for surfers who know what they’re doing.

Then Sunday, July 26th looks like another cracker. Early morning sees a 10ft south swell (3008) with moderate offshore winds. This is for the experts only, but it’s going to be a proper session if you’ve got the skill.

For the rest of the second week, there’s a mix of smaller, cleaner swells, especially the morning of Monday, July 27th with a 5ft southeasterly groundswell at 12 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, so it’ll wrap in nicely and offer good shape, but expect longer lulls between sets. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean.

Overall, Saltwater is a consistent point, so the blank run at the start is just a waiting game. The best on offer is the glassy Monday, July 20th morning for a clean, fun session, and the Friday, July 24th and Sunday, July 26th for the bigger, more powerful stuff for the experienced.

Rusty.

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