Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down in feet. Sponge Bay is showing some promise, but you gotta be picky.

The big story here is the groundswell – we’re seeing periods of 15 to 16 seconds, which is that long, clean energy that wraps in nicely. The first day is decent, then the ocean goes dead for a solid week, and then it comes back with a bang.

We fire up on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning has 5ft from the SSE, with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross. Wave energy is 1379 – solid. The real winner is Tuesday afternoon: 5ft of SSE swell, still 15 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s as clean as it gets. Energy is 925. That’s the best of the first week.

Wednesday, July 22nd morning drops to 3ft, but with a cross-offshore wind and clean conditions, it’s a fun little wave. Energy is 300. By the afternoon, the wind shifts onshore and it’s done.

From Thursday, July 23rd all the way through Saturday, August 1st, it’s a flat spell. The swell drops below 2ft, the energy goes to double digits, and the wind is messy. For days on end, it’s not worth the paddle. A real dead zone.

Then the ocean turns back on. Sunday, August 2nd is the standout. The morning shows 4ft from the SSE, 12-second period, glassy wind. Energy is 470. But Sunday afternoon, August 2nd is the one to circle: 4ft of SSE swell, period back to 14 seconds, and *glassy* conditions. Energy jumps to 732. That’s long-period groundswell, no wind, clean lines. It’s going to be a beautiful session. The beach-and-reef setup will handle it well. Expect a few other folks out, because that’s a set-up that doesn’t stay empty.

Monday, August 3rd and after, the swell gets too big. 16ft and up, with onshore wind. That’s for the big dogs only, or the kite guys. For the average surfer, it’s a pass.

So, the best call is Tuesday afternoon, July 21st for the glass, but the absolute top pick of the whole 16 days is Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. Clean, glassy, good period, solid size. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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