Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Sponge Bay. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the heart racing.

The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – a full 3° chillier, so you’ll want that thick wetsuit.

The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell drops to a clean 6 ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period. That’s a nice groundswell with some proper energy behind it (combined energy of 877). The wind is light and cross-off, so the face will be clean. The morning and afternoon both look good, with the wind holding off. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely, offering some decent shape. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but the size is manageable for most.

Thursday the 30th of July keeps the good vibes rolling. The morning has a 4 ft ESE swell with a 12-second period and light offshore winds – that’s the dream. The faces will be clean and lined up. The wave energy is still solid (509). It’s a gentle offshore breeze, so you’ll get that glassy surface. The afternoon drops off a bit, but the morning is the standout.

Now, hold on, because things get wild. From the 1st of August, a massive pulse of southerly swell hits. The combined energy on the 1st afternoon is 2955, and on the 2nd of August it’s a whopping 4242. We’re looking at 10 ft to 12 ft waves from the S and SSW, but the wind is a fresh to strong cross-onshore, making it messy and lumpy. This is not for the faint of heart – it’s strictly for experts, and even then, the conditions are poor. The short period on the 1st (8 seconds) means it’s just a jumbled mess. The 4th of August sees a 13 ft monster with a 12-second period and cross-onshore winds, so that’s a hard pass. The beach break is going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing.

The real gem in this whole 16-day window is Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning delivers a clean 7 ft swell from the SSE with a 14-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the WNW, and the combined energy is a serious 1560. This is groundswell royalty. The long period will make paddling out easier between sets, and the waves will have serious power. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. The afternoon is a step down, but the morning session is a cracker.

The rest of the second week fades out. There’s a small window on the 11th of August with a 3 ft swell and clean conditions, but it’s ordinary. Then on the 12th of August, the morning brings a 4 ft swell from the E with an 11-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is 345 – not huge, but clean and fun for a longboard. Crowds are possible at Sponge Bay, so get in early.

To sum it up: Wednesday the 29th of July and Thursday the 30th of July are your clean, fun windows. The absolute standout is the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, you’re either dodging onshore chaos or small waves.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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