Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for Spot x over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a wait before the first set. The action doesn’t kick off until Tuesday the 28th of July. The water temp is about 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, just a little above average.

The absolute standout is Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday afternoon is the pick of the entire run. We’re looking at a solid 15ft groundswell from the SW with a long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is going glassy offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. The wave energy is pumping hard at 9075, which is proper strong. This is big, powerful, clean surf – strictly for the experts. The crowds can be around sometimes, but on a day like this, you’ll be focused on the drop, not the lineup.

The Saturday morning is also a serious option: 13ft from the SW, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the E at 12 mph. Still a big wave day, but a touch more manageable. The combined energy is 8356 – still very strong.

We’ve got a solid run of surf through the rest of the first week. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July offer clean, offshore conditions with 7ft to 8ft SW swell. The period sits around 13 to 14 seconds, so you’ll get some nice shape. The energy is moderate, ranging from 1772 to 2793. Good for intermediate surfers, with the wind holding clean.

Then things get messy. Friday the 31st of July sees the wind swing onshore and the swell jumps to 13ft, but with strong cross-onshore and onshore winds. The combined energy hits 7376, but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite surfing setup than a paddle session.

The second week kicks off with a bright spot. Sunday the 2nd of August has a 10ft SW swell, offshore wind from the NE at 16 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is 3126, moderate to strong. Good for experienced surfers.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays solid at 7ft to 12ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and the quality is marginal. The energy stays moderate to strong (1602 to 6873). Wednesday the 5th of August shows a promising afternoon with 13ft from the WSW, a 17-second period, and light cross-shore wind. The energy is very strong at 10057, but the wind is light, so it stays clean. This one is for the experts.

From Thursday the 6th of August through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy, messy conditions, and swell sizes from 12ft to 20ft. The energy is huge, hitting 20200 on Sunday the 9th, but with the wind howling, it’s not for paddling. Kite surfers might be stoked.

We get a brief reprieve on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, and light wind. The energy is moderate at 2831. Clean, but not a standout. Afternoon wind shifts onshore, so get in early.

The final sessions on Wednesday the 12th of August are a no-go. Strong cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions, with a 5ft to 6ft WSW swell but a very long period of 19 seconds. That long period at a reef break like Spot x can still work, but the wind kills it.

If you’re an expert, your best bet is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon. That’s the one to circle. For the intermediates, target Wednesday the 29th of July morning or Thursday the 30th of July morning for clean, manageable waves.

Rusty.

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