Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Spot x. This is a solid reef setup, exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s a consistent wave. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about – just standard.

We’re in for a bit of a slow start this week. Tuesday morning the 28th kicks off with a clean 10ft SW groundswell, light cross-offshore breeze, and heaps of energy. It’s a big one, though – over 8ft, so this is only for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops a little but gets a bit messy with a light cross-on.

Wednesday the 29th is looking much better. Morning has a solid 8ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind from the NE, and that long 13-second period means real power and shape. The afternoon holds the same quality, just a touch smaller at 7ft. This is a proper window for the intermediate and above surfer.

Thursday the 30th is still good, with the swell easing to 6ft but staying clean, especially in the afternoon with a light cross-off from the NNE. The energy is still there, and the conditions are clean.

Now, Friday the 31st – the swell jumps back up to 12ft, but the wind swings around cross and then cross-on, with rain showers. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-chop, and the afternoon is a write-off with fresh onshore wind. Skip it.

Then we get to the standout. Saturday the 1st of August is the one. The swell is a solid 16ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy in the afternoon. The energy is massive. This is exceptional surf, but you need to be an expert. That reef is going to be a serious wave. It’s too big for beginners, and even for most intermediates, but for the guys who know what they’re doing, it’s a dream. Sunday the 2nd drops back to 12ft, still clean in the morning, but the wind gets a bit cross later.

The middle of the week from Monday the 3rd through to Saturday the 9th of August is a horror show. Poor conditions, onshore winds, rain, and the swell is either too big or blown out. The combined energy is huge, but it’s all wind and chop. This is a long gap of poor surf – about a week of it. The wind hits near gale force on the 7th, so don’t even bother.

Finally, we get a recovery on Monday the 10th of August. The swell drops to 12ft, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SE, and the conditions are clean again. The energy is moderate. It’s back on for the experienced surfer. Tuesday the 11th is still clean but with a fresh breeze, so the quality is a bit lower.

The best of the whole run is that Saturday the 1st of August. The glassy afternoon, the massive 16ft swell, the long period – it’s pure reef perfection for the experts. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

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