Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Spot x.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at this reef break. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are blown out by strong winds, with swell already pushing 15ft to 18ft on Sunday, which is just too much for most. The energy is absolutely pumping on Sunday with a combined energy of 23,646, but it’s pure chaos with that wind.

Monday the 27th is still big, around 10ft to 12ft, but the wind is swinging cross-shore, making it lumpy. Not the day to get excited.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 28th morning is your standout. We’ve got a clean 10ft swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is 3,514 – that’s solid, moderate-to-strong power. This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only. That size and power will be a handful for anyone not used to it. The break is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting around. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no dramas there.

Wednesday the 29th keeps the good run going. Again, clean conditions, especially in the afternoon with a glassy offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell drops a touch to 5ft in the morning, but the period stretches to 17 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, meaning proper lines and long waits between sets. It’ll be a bit more manageable for intermediates then. The afternoon picks up to 7ft with a 16-second period and clean conditions. Energy is still high at 3,436.

Thursday the 30th morning is another clean morning with 7ft, 14-second swell and offshore winds. The afternoon gets a bit marginal with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still rideable.

Friday the 31st afternoon is a real standout for the experts. The swell is 8ft, but the period is 21 seconds – that’s an incredibly long groundswell. The combined energy is 7,602, which is strong. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is exceptional surf, but that kind of period can make a reef break really wall up, so it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The first weekend of August, the 1st and 2nd, sees a big jump in size again, with 13ft swell on Saturday, but the wind is cross-off and clean. The energy is massive – 9,319 on Saturday morning. It’s marginal for the break itself, but if you’re a serious charger, that’s a window. Sunday the 2nd gets rain and onshore wind, killing the quality.

From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, it’s a total washout. Strong onshore and cross-on winds, gale force at times, with rain and storms. The swell is still 8ft to 12ft, but it’s blown-out junk. The energy is high, but it’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.

The second week clears up a bit. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th have big, clean swell with cross-off winds, but it’s still big (10ft to 15ft) and the energy is very strong. The 8th afternoon has a 15ft swell with only a gentle cross-shore wind and an energy reading of 13,505 – that’s a powerful ocean. On Sunday the 9th, it’s a similar story with 15ft, 17-second swell and light winds. These last days are promising for the experienced crew, but the forecast is a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.

Best bet: Tuesday the 28th morning for the clean, strong, consistent swell. And for the experienced, Friday the 31st afternoon for that crazy long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

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