Shida Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Mother Nature's got on the menu for us. We're focusing on one spot for the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, it's a bit of a slow burn.

The first few days are a mixed bag. We've got a solid pulse of groundswell rolling in on Saturday the 11th, but it's a bit of a specialist affair. Shida picks up a 6.9ft S swell with a long 16-second period, packing a hefty 2508 combined energy. That's a lot of water moving, but with that length, it can tend to close out here. It's an inconsistent break at the best of times, so you need to be patient. Saturday afternoon looks clean enough with a moderate offshore breeze, but the size and power mean this is really for experienced surfers only. Water temps are sitting at 74.5°, which is a touch colder than we'd normally expect for this time of year; grab a decent spring suit.

Sunday the 12th stays chunky with 6.2ft dropping to 5.9ft, but the wind turns cross-off, making things a bit trickier to read. The energy is still strong, but the quality dips. From Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 17th, we go quiet. Real quiet. Expect a few days of small, weak surf—mostly under 3.3ft with short, weak periods and pretty ordinary conditions. If you’re desperate, there's a tiny window Monday afternoon with 3.3ft and glassy conditions, but it's not worth paddling out for.

The Standout Options

The real standout for the whole run is Saturday the 11th. That's your best bet. A solid 6.9ft S swell, long period, and offshore wind. It's going to be powerful, so bring your big-wave board and your best paddle fitness. Crowds are likely here as it's the best thing on offer, so get there early. Just remember it's inconsistent, so don't get frustrated between sets.

Looking further ahead, keep an eye on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The models are hinting at a nice 5.6ft SE swell with a 12-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 988, which is promising. It's a long way out so treat it as a promising whisper rather than a roar, but it could be the best clean, manageable swell we see outside of the first weekend. For the second week, things stay small and ordinary with onshore or cross-shore winds, but that 22nd stands out.

Overall, it's not going to be a classic fortnight. There's one solid but challenging day for the experienced crew, and a potential gem two weeks out. The inconsistent nature of Shida makes the flat spells feel longer, but that's just how it is here sometimes.

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