Sidi Bouzid Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sidi Bouzid Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the first week and a half. We’ve got a long stretch from Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to the 8th of August where the wind is just a constant problem. The swell is small and weak – mostly under 3 ft – and the wind is cross or cross-onshore from the north and north-northeast, blowing at 12 to 18 mph. That’s kicking up a lumpy, choppy mess. The water temperature is a notable 68°, which is 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit.

The wave energy during this period is weak, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting mostly between 89 and 115. It’s just not worth paddling out.

Things start to look a little more promising as we get into the second week. On Sunday the 9th of August, the swell picks up a bit with a 4 ft to 5 ft wave coming from the NNW, and the combined energy jumps to 302. That’s moderate energy, a real step up. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the NNE and NNW, so it’s going to be choppy and not as clean as we’d hope.

The best bet in this window is likely the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell is 5 ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is 294, which is moderate. The wind is still cross-shore from the NNE, but at 15 mph, it’s not as messy as the afternoons. It’s not glassy, but it’s about as good as it gets here. This size is still manageable for intermediates, but anything over 5 ft starts to push it for beginners.

Later in the week, on Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, the swell holds at 5 ft to 6 ft from the NNW, with the combined energy getting up to 440. That’s solid, moderate wave energy. But the wind remains cross-onshore, so the quality is still poor. The swell is getting a bit bigger, but it’s not lining up with the optimum direction from the NW, and the wind just won’t get out of the way.

Overall, there’s no true standout in this forecast. The Sidi Bouzid Point and Beach setup is a beach and point break, and with that persistent cross-onshore wind, it’s looking more like a day for the kite surfers than a good paddle session. The point might offer a little shelter on the bigger days, but it’s a stretch.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, I’d save the wax.

Rusty.

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