41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef setup that’s fairly consistent, and we’ve got a mixed bag of small, clean windows and some bigger, punchier stuff further out. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5°F above average, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

We’re starting off with a few days of tiny, marginal surf. Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th is mostly small stuff, with swell heights around 2ft to 4ft and a lot of cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (around 558 to 605), but it’s just not doing much. These are days to sit out or check the tide.

Monday the 20th morning brings a little hope – glassy conditions with a light offshore feel, but the swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (509), and it’s clean, but it’s more of a log day than anything exciting.

Now, Tuesday the 21st morning is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 5ft of south swell, period around 14 seconds, and glassy, light wind. Combined energy is strong at 896. This is a standout – clean, punchy waves for intermediate surfers, though anything over 5ft can be a bit much for absolute beginners. The afternoon picks up to 6ft with a stronger 12-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore and moderate, so it gets messy. The morning window is the one to target.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd settle back down to cleaner, smaller waves – 2ft to 3ft with glassy to clean conditions. The combined energy drops to moderate (389–578), but it’s still fun for a longboard or a twinny. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s tidy.

The next real standout comes on Saturday the 25th afternoon. We’ve got 2ft of SW swell with a 21-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell, which is a real treat for a reef like this. Combined energy is strong at 823, and it’s glassy. The long period means the waves will have that extra push and shape, but it also means longer waits between sets. Sunday the 26th morning is also looking prime – 3ft from the SSW, 19-second period, clean cross-off breeze, and combined energy strong at 1093. This is another standout window.

The following week, from Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, sees a persistent pulse of 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, with periods around 16 to 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong (867–1226), and the afternoons in particular are showing clean, cross-off winds. This is a nice run of surf – consistent, shoulder-high, well-shaped waves. The best of the bunch is Tuesday the 28th afternoon, with 4ft of swell and 18-second period, clean conditions, and strong energy at 1226.

After that, the last few days of July and into August 1st fade out. Swell drops to 2ft to 4ft, periods shorten, and the energy drops back to moderate to weak. It’s pretty marginal, with poor surf conditions on the 1st. That’s the end of the run.

Overall, the real highlights are Tuesday the 21st morning for the punchy 5ft glassy swell, and the Saturday the 25th afternoon and Sunday the 26th morning for the long-period, clean groundswell. The whole second week (27th–29th) is consistently good, with the Tuesday 28th afternoon being the pick of that bunch. Keep in mind crowds are possible here – it’s a known spot.

Rusty out.

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