Sawtell-The Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I won't lie to you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag with a real slow patch in the middle, but there are a couple of absolute gems to get excited about if you're patient.

The first proper surf we see is on Friday morning, 31st of July, at Sawtell-The Island. This is the standout of the whole run. We're looking at a solid 6ft SSW groundswell, period 12 seconds, pushing in from the SSE. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep it clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at a strong 1214, so there's plenty of grunt. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only, as it's a solid size. The water temp is 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The Saturday morning, 1st August, sees a bit of size drop to 5ft, and while the wind is still cross-off, it's a stronger 12 mph. The afternoon looks better with a light rain clearing to a 5ft SSE swell and a 551 combined energy, which is moderate to strong. It's a solid option for a session.

Sunday morning, 2nd August, is another top pick. Swell is up to 6ft from the SE, with a very long period of 14 seconds (groundswell). The combined energy is a strong 1145, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SW. This is again excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it'll be powerful and better shaped, but at a beach break like this, it might pitch a bit straight. Worth a look for the crew who know what they're doing.

Then things get quiet. From Monday, 3rd August, through to Tuesday, 11th August, it's a poor run. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Monday 3rd (5ft SE, 10s) and Tuesday 4th (3ft ESE, 8s), but the swell is small, weak, and the energy is low (433 and 134 respectively). These are just surfable, very ordinary days. The best of this quiet period is probably Monday 10th August morning, with a 4ft ESE swell, but the wind is cross-on and it's only marginal.

After that long gap, we get a nice little pulse on the 13th of August, a Thursday morning. It's a glassy dawn with a 3ft E swell, but a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 394. The wind is glass, so it'll be clean. The afternoon of the 13th is even better, with a 3ft SSE swell, same long period, and glassy conditions. This is a very good option for the second week, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it. It's a long-range call, so it's promising but less certain.

The island itself is fairly consistent, but for a solid week there, it's a bit of a write-off. Forecasts can change, but for now, the Friday the 31st is your best bet, with Sunday the 2nd a close second.

Rusty.

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