Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first few days, it’s a bit of a struggle. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are sending through some lumpy, cross-off wind swell, and the scores are just not there. The energy is building though, from a moderate 394 to a stronger 1487 by Sunday, but the wind is just messing with it. It’s not the kind of surf you’d paddle out for unless you’re desperate.

We get a little window early Tuesday morning the 21st. The swell drops to a clean 5 ft from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a big deal. It’s small, but the combined energy is still moderate (489), and with the water temperature being about average for this time of year, a glassy morning on a small wave is a nice way to start the day. But it’s short-lived, as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

The next standout, and the real highlight of the first week, is Wednesday the 24th. A new pulse of 5 ft swell from the S arrives, with a clean offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (407), and with a gentle offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean and fun. This is the best call for the first half of the outlook.

The mid-week after that is a real letdown. There’s a few small clean days, but the swell is tiny. From Thursday the 23rd through to the 28th, we’re looking at a long stretch of knee-to-waist high slop. It’s a gap of several days where you’re better off doing something else.

But hold on. Patience pays off. The last day of July and the first of August are looking seriously special. Tuesday the 28th afternoon shows a building trend, with a 5 ft SSW swell and clean conditions (energy 527), a solid sign of things to come. Then Friday the 31st of July is the one. The morning kicks off with a solid 10 ft S swell (energy 2130), and by the afternoon it’s pulsing at 13 ft from the S with a 13-second period. The energy is exceptional (9081). This is a serious, expert-only groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s going to be a powerful, clean, heavy day. Only for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the size going, with 10 ft+ SSE swell, and then Sunday the 2nd of August has a glassy 12 ft S swell. That Sunday morning is a gift for the big-wave chargers.

So, for the best on offer: Wednesday the 24th is the pick for the average surfer looking for a clean, fun wave. But the absolute standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 31st of July. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell with ridiculous energy. It’s not for everyone, but for those who can handle it, it’s a world-class day.

Stay frothy, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty

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