Shipstern Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a wild ride ahead at Shipstern Bluff. This isn't a beginner's wave; it's a heavy, exposed reef that only comes alive for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.

The week kicks off on Monday, July 6th, with a solid 7ft SSW groundswell. The morning has a light offshore breeze, making for excellent, clean conditions. The combined swell energy is pumping at (1728), so you'll feel the power. This continues into the afternoon with a glassy 6ft SSW swell (1206 energy). It's excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, holds a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean (1643 energy). But by Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore, and the wave quality drops out with a 7ft swell (3496 energy). Avoid it then.

The standout is Wednesday, July 8th. The morning brings a 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and light offshore wind, delivering clean, powerful lines with massive (3224) energy. The afternoon remains clean with a 7ft SSW swell (2998 energy). This is the best on offer for the week – a true big-wave session for experts only, as it's over 7ft.

Thursday, July 9th, the swell drops to 4ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both with long periods and clean conditions (807 and 824 energy). Friday, July 10th, continues the trend with 5ft and 4ft SSW swells, clean with offshore winds (945 and 843 energy). Both days are very good.

The weekend sees the swell fade. Saturday, July 11th, has a clean 3ft SW swell, but a fresh 30 km/h offshore wind makes it a bit wild (378 energy). Sunday, July 12th, is a write-off with small, messy, cross-onshore conditions.

The following week looks patchy. Monday, July 13th, is blown out by strong winds. Tuesday, July 14th, is marginal but clean with a 3ft SW swell (953 energy). Wednesday, July 15th, is a no-go with a near-gale blowing. Thursday, July 16th, sees a return to clean but marginal 5ft SSW swell (1465 energy). Friday, July 17th, brings clean 4ft SW swell in the morning (877 energy) and a surprising 4ft ESE swell in the afternoon (1242 energy) with light offshore wind.

Saturday, July 18th, is a potential second standout: a clean 5ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and moderate offshore wind (1732 energy). It's excellent for experienced surfers. After that, the run fades into smaller, wind-affected, or messy conditions through to Tuesday, July 21st, where the models are showing a massive 16ft S groundswell (20052 energy), but the wind and size make it un-surfable at this spot.

Rusty.

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