Secret Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid look at Secret Harbour stretching out over the next couple of weeks, and there’s plenty to talk about.

First thing to note: the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises on that front.

The first window of action kicks off Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. Tuesday morning is the pick of the early days with a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the east. The combined energy is pumping at 1313 (moderate wave energy), but this is only for experienced surfers – it’s a sandbar setup that can get a bit feisty. The afternoon goes cross-on with a light breeze, so it gets a little messy.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th offer cleaner conditions but the swell drops off. Wednesday morning has a 4ft WSW swell with a cross-off wind, but it’s a bit choppy. Wednesday afternoon is a beauty though – glassy clean with a 3ft WSW swell, 17-second period, and a light offshore breeze. Very good surf, but tiny. Thursday morning holds a 4ft swell with a cross-off wind, also clean.

Friday the 31st sees the swell bump up to 6ft in the morning with a clean cross-off breeze, but the afternoon gets blown out with a strong cross-on wind and a 8ft swell – messy and choppy.

Now, the real standout. Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is the best session on offer, no question. You’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the WSW, 15-second period, clean with a light offshore cross-off breeze from the ESE. The combined energy hits 4149 (strong wave energy). This is a big, powerful, clean groundswell. It’s for experienced surfers only – 10ft is too big for beginners. The afternoon is still 10ft but goes cross-on, so it’s not as clean.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a step down but still excellent for experienced surfers: 7ft, clean, cross-off breeze in the morning. Good energy at 1581.

Monday the 3rd of August serves up a glassy morning with 5ft swell and a 14-second period – clean, smooth, and super fun. The afternoon goes cross-on and choppy.

Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the first week sees a building swell, but the wind is a problem. It’s onshore and messy. A lot of these days are blown out, especially the afternoon sessions. By Thursday the 6th, the swell is up to 12ft with a 22-second period, but it’s a strong cross-on mess with 25 mph winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th of August is a write-off: onshore winds, huge swell between 13ft and 15ft, and terrible conditions. The combined energy is through the roof (over 8500), but it’s a total washout. Not for surfing.

The forecast improves for the second week. Monday the 10th of August gives a clean morning with 8ft WSW swell, 11-second period, and a cross-off breeze. That’s a good option for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes cross-on again.

Tuesday the 11th of August drops to 6ft, clean in the morning, but the afternoon is a cross-shore chop. By Wednesday the 12th, a near gale from the west at 34 mph blows it out completely.

So, the standout for the whole outlook is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. Big, clean, powerful groundswell at Secret Harbour. The other highlight is the glassy morning of Monday the 3rd of August for a more manageable size. Remember, Secret Harbour is a consistent sandbar, and it can get crowded sometimes, so plan accordingly.

Rusty signing off.

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