Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Sponge Bay. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

Straight up, we’re in a quiet spell. The first few days are small and messy, not really worth paddling out for. But by Tuesday morning, July 28th, things start to wake up. That’s where the first real stand-out sits.

Tuesday morning, July 28th is your pick. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the ESE, with a solid 13-second period behind it. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s coming in with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is sitting at 1041, which is a solid, moderate push. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s clean, it’s got shape, and it’s a good, strong option for a surf.

Wednesday, July 29th is another good one. The morning is clean with a 5 ft ESE swell and a 12-second period, and the afternoon turns glassy with offshore winds from the N. The energy is solid (692-819), and the conditions are lovely. That afternoon session is the best of the two.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. The end of July and start of August drop off again, with weaker, smaller swell and onshore winds. Not worth the effort.

Saturday, August 1st is a real standout, but with a big caveat. The morning sees a 7 ft S swell (8 seconds, moderate energy at 1130) with clean cross-offshore winds. That’s a good, punchy wave. But the afternoon? That’s for experts only. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the S, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 3080. That’s a huge, powerful swell. It’s too big for this spot for most, and the wind and tide are favorable, but it’s a beast. If you’re experienced and you know this break, it’s going to be a day to remember. For everyone else, give it a wide berth.

Sunday, August 2nd is a great follow-up. The morning is clean with a 8 ft S swell (10 seconds, 1530 energy) – that’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 6 ft, still clean, and a solid session for anyone comfortable in the size.

After that, it fades again. A few days of small, clean conditions but nothing that’ll get you excited. Then Thursday, August 6th morning pops up with a clean 6 ft SSE swell and a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, lots of energy (1232), and it’ll be clean and lined up. The long period means it’ll be a bit more walled up at the beach, but it’s a good one for the point.

Overall, the best of the bunch is Tuesday morning, July 28th for a solid, all-round session, and Sunday, August 2nd for the experienced crew looking for a bit more power. The long-range stuff on August 6th is promising, but you know how it is – a week out, keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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