Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat about what's coming for Spot x.

Right off the bat, we've got some juice on the way, but it's a mixed bag. The water's sitting at a warm 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you might get away with just boardshorts.

For the first real taste, Thursday morning (30 July) at Spot x has a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a nice 14-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is pumping at 1771, which is moderate but solid. It's not huge, so it's a good one to get the arms moving. It'll get even better into Thursday afternoon when the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off, making for glassy conditions. This is a solid start.

Friday (31 July) takes a turn. The swell jumps to 10ft, but the wind swings to a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the NW, making it lumpy and choppy. The energy is massive at 5256, but it's messy. In the afternoon, a storm risk and onshore 19 mph wind from the W make for poor conditions. This one's for the experts only if they're determined, but it's not pretty.

Saturday (1 August) stays big with 11ft SW swell, but a strong cross-on wind from the S spoils the party. The afternoon looks a bit better with a gentle cross-shore, but it's still a far cry from clean. The energy readings are off the charts, over 7000, but don't get fooled – the quality isn't there.

Here's where it gets good. Sunday morning (2 August) is a standout. We've got 10ft of SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze from the NE. That's clean, punchy, and with energy at 3126, it'll have some push. But the real gem is Sunday afternoon – glassy conditions, 3 mph from the NE, with the same 10ft swell. That's the best session of the first week, hands down. It's a big day, so keep your wits about you.

Monday (3 August) fades a bit to 7ft with a light cross-on wind, and the energy drops back down. Not bad for a recovery session, but nothing to write home about.

Tuesday (4 August) sees another pulse of 11ft plus swell, but it's cursed with a steady cross-on wind. The energy is huge again, but the wind kills the vibe.

Now, Wednesday morning (5 August) is worth a mention. The swell hits 13ft from the SW with a 16-second period. Combined energy is a massive 8074. The wind is a light cross-shore from the NNW, which gives it a chance. It's marginal, but if the tide lines up, the super-long period groundswell could make for some epic, walled-up waves at this reef break. This is for experienced surfers only.

The theme continues for Thursday and Friday (6-7 August) – more big swell, but strong to gale-force cross-on winds from the SSW and WSW create absolute chaos. 16ft swell on Friday with energy over 10,000 is massive, but it's a washing machine. No good for paddling.

The forecast turns again on Wednesday morning, 12 August. Now we're talking. A 11ft WSW groundswell with an incredible 18-second period. The wind is clean and cross-off from the ESE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is 8609. This is exceptional, long-period groundswell – the kind that lines up beautifully at reef breaks. It's a world-class session for advanced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-on, but the morning is the clear winner. This is the other standout of the entire outlook, but remember, it's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The last few days, Thursday and Friday (13-14 August) drop back to 8-10ft with cleaner offshore winds again, offering a nice, mellow finish.

So to sum it up: the absolute best on offer are Sunday afternoon (2 August) for glassy, clean 10ft waves and Wednesday morning (12 August) for that epic, long-period groundswell. The middle of the period is mostly blown out or too gnarly for anyone but the die-hards.

Rusty out.

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