Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Spot X. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s looking like a proper run of swell for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you.

Right now, on Tuesday the 21st, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got an 8.2ft SW swell coming in at 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the S at 15 mph, making it choppy and messy. The water’s sitting at 66.6°, which is about 1.8° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side. Not a session to write home about.

Things start to turn around on Wednesday morning the 22nd. The swell jumps to 11.5ft from the SW with a 14-second period and the wind goes light cross-off from the E. It’s gonna be clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only at that size. The combined wave energy is massive (3901), so you’ll feel the ocean’s got a lot of punch. This is a standout window for the confident crew.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the good vibes rolling. Morning sees an 8.2ft SW swell with a clean 12 mph offshore from the ENE. The wind is moderate, but it’s offshore, so the waves will be groomed. The afternoon drops to 7.5ft but switches to a light cross-off from the NNE, still clean. Good quality surf across the board.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a step down in size, with 5.2ft SW swell, but the wind stays light cross-off, making for some clean, user-friendly waves. The energy is moderate (859). A solid option for a wider range of surfers.

Saturday the 25th is a tough one. The swell is 4.9ft-5.2ft from the WSW, but the wind is a fresh 16 mph cross-off from the N. It’s clean, but the wind is blowing hard, making it a bit of a battle. Not the best.

Sunday the 26th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 13.1ft from the SW, but a strong cross-on wind from the W at 22 mph, shifting to a near gale from the WSW, will turn it into a washing machine. The energy is incredibly high (6169), but it’s for kites, not paddles.

Monday the 27th is still messy. 9.8ft SW swell with a cross-on wind, but by the afternoon the wind backs off to a moderate cross-shore, and the score improves. Still a bit lumpy, but starting to clean up.

Now, here’s where we get back into the good stuff. Tuesday the 28th is a cracker. 8.2ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore from the E. The wave energy is still very strong (3183), but the conditions are clean and organized. This is another high-quality window for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 29th is a beauty. The swell drops to 4.3ft-5.6ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The morning is clean with a light offshore from the NE, and the afternoon turns glassy with a WNW breeze. Perfect conditions for the reef, as the long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves. The energy is still strong (1672).

Thursday the 30th is solid. The morning has 4.9ft SW swell, glassy conditions with a light cross-off breeze. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so get it in the morning.

Now, the big one. Friday the 31st of July. This is the standout of the entire outlook. The morning sees an 11.5ft swell from the WSW, 15-second period, light cross-off wind from the N, and the wave energy is through the roof (5664). The forecast says exceptional for experts. This is a serious, powerful swell with clean conditions. If you’re an experienced surfer and you can handle that size, this is the session to aim for. The afternoon builds to 13.1ft, but the wind turns cross-on, so the morning is the window.

The first weekend of August is a write-off with strong winds and rain, so skip Saturday the 1st.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a mixed bag. The morning has 9.8ft SW swell with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-off from the SE. The energy is strong (2636).

Then we get another fantastic run to finish the outlook. Monday the 3rd of August is exceptional. 11.5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NE. The energy is massive (5058). This is another expert-level, standalone session. Tuesday the 4th is also a beauty, with 9.8ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon. Wednesday the 5th keeps the trend going with 9.8ft SW swell and a clean offshore breeze.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an expert, circle Wednesday the 22nd morning, Tuesday the 28th, Friday the 31st morning, and Monday the 3rd

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