Short Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we’ve got cooking at Short Point.

Right off the bat, we’re in for a bit of a wait. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until Tuesday the 7th of July, but even then, it’s pretty average. The first few days are all about a solid, punchy swell with a long period, but the wind is working against us. The water temp is running about 60°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.

Tuesday morning the 7th sees an 8ft SE swell with a long 13-second period, packing a ton of energy. That’s a lot of water moving, but the cross-shore wind is going to mess with it. It’s more of a “watch and wait” than a “get in the water” situation. The afternoon is similar, just with a shorter period, so the quality drops further.

Wednesday the 8th is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft, period at 10 seconds, but the morning brings a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still high. It would be great for a strong swimmer, but for a beginner, that 7ft+ is going to be a handful. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, killing the vibe.

Now, Thursday the 9th is where the magic happens. This is the standout of the whole run. The swell settles to a beautiful 5ft SE, with a classic 10-second period. But the wind? Dead calm. Glassy conditions all morning. The energy is solid. This is the one. This is the session you want. It’s clean, it’s manageable, and the low period means the waves will have some push. The afternoon stays glassy with 4ft surf, so you could easily make a day of it. This is the best on offer, hands down.

Friday the 10th still has some fun, clean 4ft sets in the morning with glassy conditions, but the period is dropping, so the waves will be a bit weaker and more wonky. The afternoon gets a cross-shore ripple that'll mess up the face.

From Saturday the 11th, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops to under three feet, and while the winds are good, there’s just not enough push. By Sunday the 12th, we’re down to ankle-snappers, and then from the 13th of July all the way through to the 22nd of July, the surf is basically flat to tiny. There’s a long, dry spell there where you might as well wax your board and just look at the ocean.

Towards the very end of the period, around the 22nd, there’s a whisper of a long-period SE swell, but it’s barely a ripple. Unless you’re desperate to just sit on the water, it’s not worth the effort.

So, for the whole 16-day window, the call is clear: Thursday the 9th of July. Glassy, clean, 5ft of SE groundswell at Short Point. That's your window. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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