Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what Sponge Bay has got cookin' for us.

It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, to be honest. The first week is lookin' real ordinary, with a lot of wind and chop getting in the way. We’ve got some proper size comin', but the conditions just aren't cooperating for a paddle session. Then, there’s a glimmer of hope heading into the second week.

We kick off Sunday the 5th with a tiny 0.3ft southerly groundswell, period pushin' 16 seconds, but the wind is a messy 16 mph from the NNE. The energy is a weak 8. It’s a no-go. That tiny swell builds a bit on Monday the 6th, up to 4ft from the east, but that 19 mph NE wind is just onshore junk. The combined energy is still weak at 238. Not worth paddlin' for.

Tuesday the 7th has some waves – 4ft east swell – but it's onshore and messy, and Wednesday the 8th sees bigger 6ft swell, but again, the wind is all wrong. By Friday the 10th, the swell is up to 7ft from the SSE, but that 16 mph cross-onshore wind is just choppin' it to bits. The combined energy is moderate at 1124, but the quality is zero. This pattern of onshore wind and rain holds through the weekend right into Monday the 13th.

Alright, now for the good bit. After that messy run, we finally get a window. Monday morning, July 13th, things clean up. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SE, and the wind swings to a light 6 mph WNW cross-offshore. That’s clean surf with a combined energy of 315. This is the first chance at a proper surf.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Friday, July 17th. The morning session is callin' for 6ft of swell from the SE with a very long 15-second period. This is proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 1496. The wind is a light 6 mph NNW cross-offshore, and conditions are forecast to be excellent for experienced surfers. This big, long-period swell will be breaking a bit straight at a beach break, so look for the points or reefs if you can find ’em, but the power and shape will be there for the crew who knows what they’re doin’. The afternoon looks just as good with offshore winds. That’s the pick of the fortnight by a long shot.

Be mindful that the water temp is about average for the time of year.

After that, Saturday the 18th has a 8ft south-southwest swell but with a short 9-second period, and a gusty WNW wind. It’ll be lumpy and messy, a real handful.

So, bottom line: it’s a lean first week, but that Friday the 17th is the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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