Secret Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re talking about a single spot here, Secret Harbour, so let’s get into it.

The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab the thicker wetsuit.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The 25th and 26th of July are a write-off with strong, nasty winds and poor conditions. Don’t bother. The 27th is still marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, Tuesday the 28th of July is a standout. The morning has a clean 6 ft swell from the WSW with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon turns absolutely glassy with a 5 ft swell. The combined energy is moderate (1117), and with that 14-second period, the waves will have some real push. This is the kind of day you book off work for. The afternoon session is the pick of the bunch.

The 29th of July is another solid day. Wednesday morning has a clean 4 ft swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the afternoon gets even better with a 5 ft swell and a 17-second groundswell period. That’s proper long-period energy, so the waves will be lined up and powerful. Keep an eye out for the sets, as they’ll be spaced out, making the paddle out easy.

The 30th and 31st are a bit more marginal. The swell drops a little, and the winds aren’t as clean, so it’s more of a ‘check the cams’ situation.

August 1st is a wildcard. The morning brings a glassy 8 ft swell from the SW, but with light rain. That’s a big, clean, powerful wave. The combined energy is very strong (2193). This is for the experienced crew only. The afternoon, however, gets hammered by a 25 mph cross-offshore wind, so it’s a morning mission only.

The 3rd of August is a sneaky good day. Monday morning is glassy with a 5 ft swell from the WSW. Perfect conditions for a quiet session.

The 4th of August has a big, 20-second period swell (8 ft), but the wind is messy. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, but the chop will make it tricky. Not the best.

The 7th of August is another absolute standout. Friday morning has a clean 8 ft swell with a gentle offshore wind, and the afternoon is glassy with a 7 ft swell. The combined energy is very strong (2593 and 2133). This is a special day, and the afternoon glass-off is the one to chase.

The 9th of August is a total no-go. The wind is a near-gale, and the swell is a massive 20 ft to 21 ft. The combined energy is off the charts (11059 and 24800), but it’s way too big and blown out. This is kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle.

Best of the best: Without a doubt, Tuesday 28th July (afternoon) and Friday 7th August (afternoon) are the two standouts. Both offer glassy, clean conditions with solid, long-period swell. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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