Southbroom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Southbroom.

Right now, we're looking at a pretty quiet start to the forecast period. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, with just small, weak swell and poor conditions. You'll be waiting until Thursday, the 9th of July, before anything really gets going.

Thursday, the 9th of July, is the standout morning. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSW, with a long 14-second period – that's proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW, and the combined energy is a strong 1498. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing into the zone where it starts to get a bit heavy. The water temperature is 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's pretty comfortable.

Friday, the 10th, is a big one, but there's a catch. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW, with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3947. However, the wind is cross-on from the SE, which will chop it up. It's a monster, but it's going to be messy. This is only for the experts who know what they're doing.

Saturday, the 11th, is another top call. The morning is looking glassy with a 7ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is still a strong 1654, and the clean conditions will make for some excellent, powerful waves. This is a good one for experienced surfers.

The second week gets a bit tricky. Sunday, the 12th, has clean cross-off winds but the swell is still sizeable, and the wind is starting to pick up. Monday, the 13th, sees the swell drop and shift to the ESE with a shorter period, which is a bit of a letdown. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore winds and dropping swell, with a few pulses of size but never with the right wind.

The end of the forecast period, around the 21st and 22nd of July, has some serious potential again. We're seeing readings of 12ft SSW swell, but the forecast notes say it's predicted to be too big for Southbroom. That's a lot of water moving around, and the combined energy is over 3700, but it's likely going to be a washing machine.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning the 9th and Saturday morning the 11th are your best bets. They offer the best combination of size, clean wind, and quality. For the rest, it's a waiting game with the odd window of opportunity for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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