Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Sponge Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 55°F and a degree or two off the average, so you might want to consider a steamer, especially if you’re heading out early.

The good news is we’ve got some surf on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The standout session is shaping up for Wednesday, July 29th. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell out of the ESE with a 13-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the NW keeping things clean. The combined energy is strong at 1858, so there’s plenty of push. Then the afternoon glass offs with no wind at all; the same 7ft ESE swell, dropping slightly to 12 seconds, but still powerful at 1446 energy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – steep, lined up, and clean. Sponge Bay is a beach and reef setup, and with that longer period groundswell, the reef sections will be the ones to watch. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have some company.

Before that, we have a few smaller windows. Sunday morning the 26th is a nice little surprise. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and less powerful. The real treat is the wind – glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is moderate at 485, and with clean conditions, it’ll be fun on a longer board. The wind changes in the afternoon, so get it while it’s good.

Then there’s a big gap. From Sunday afternoon right through the 28th, the wind turns onshore and the swell gets messy and big – over 10ft and up to 20ft by the 3rd of August. The energy spikes into the thousands (3266, 5647, even 16268 on the 3rd), but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s blown out and lumpy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell is too big and the conditions are too rough for a good time on a surfboard.

After that, Wednesday morning, August 5th looks like another decent option. We’re looking at a 6ft ESE swell with an 11-second period, light cross-offshore breeze from the NW, and 930 energy. The conditions are clean and the waves should have some shape. It’s not the standout of the week, but it’s a solid session. The afternoon holds similar energy at 986, with a light breeze from the ENE, so a good day to be in the water.

The rest of the period into early August is mostly blown out with strong onshore winds, big messy swells, and poor conditions. There’s a little window on the 4th with a 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are only marginal. It’s not worth the drive unless you’re desperate.

So, bottom line: Wednesday, July 29th is the clear winner. Clean, powerful, and glassy. Get on it.

Rusty.

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