Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Saltwater.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout kicks off Thursday morning, July 9th. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate 1030. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s got some punch and size, so not for the groms. The afternoon drops a touch to 7ft, still clean, but the energy drops to 815.

Friday morning, July 10th, is still very good. The swell eases to 6ft, still from the SE at 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. Clean lines with moderate energy (739). The afternoon gets a bit weaker and a little cross-shore, so morning is the call.

Saturday morning, July 11th, the swell drops to 4ft, but it’s clean with a light offshore breeze. The period is 9 seconds, energy at 491. It’s a smaller, more manageable day for the beginner crew. The afternoon goes onshore and messy, so don’t bother.

The next real gem is hiding in the middle of the week. Monday afternoon, July 13th, is a sneaky session. The swell is only 3ft, but it’s from the S at a long 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead flat. That’s a rare treat. The energy is 240, weak, but those long-period lines will peel nicely at a point break like this. Expect clean, small waves.

Monday morning, July 20th, we get a return of cleaner conditions. A 5ft SE swell, 9-second period, with a light offshore breeze. Energy is 364. It’s a good, solid, clean morning for a paddle.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is another one to circle. The swell is 5ft from the S, 10-second period, with a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy is 530, and it’s looking very good. The afternoon also has a strong 3ft S swell with a very long 13-second period and a moderate offshore, energy at 598 – that’s quality, long-period groundswell, perfect for a point break.

The best of the whole run, though, is Thursday and Friday, July 16th and 17th. The swell jumps up to 13ft from the SE, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The combined energy is massive – 2931 and 4196. This is big, powerful, solid groundswell. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is for experts only. If you’re not confident in heavy water, give it a wide berth. The sheer size and energy will make it a beast.

Between the 13th and the 20th, there’s a bit of a lull with smaller, weaker swell, but the 16th and 17th are the true standouts. The 22nd is a very close second for quality.

So, in short: the big boys are July 16th and 17th for the experts. The best all-rounder for the rest of us is July 22nd. Get out there.

Rusty

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