Tallebudgera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the long-range look for our local region. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some promise further out if you're patient.

The first few days are going to be a bit of a chore. We're looking at a solid, powerful swell rolling in from the SSE, but the wind is just not playing ball. For Tuesday and Wednesday (July 7th and 8th), we've got a strong 10-foot swell with a good 10-11 second period, and the combined energy is pumping hard (1649–2513). But with a persistent 12-15 mph southerly breeze putting a nasty cross-chop on it, it's going to be a battle. This kind of size and power at a breakwater spot like Tallebudgera is strictly for the advanced crew; beginners, sit this one out. The conditions are marginal at best.

By Thursday and Friday (July 9th and 10th), the swell drops a touch to 8 feet, but we're still stuck with that cross-shore wind. The energy is still moderate (948–1969), but it's not clean. It’s looking more like a kite-surfing kind of setup than a good paddle session right now.

Now, here's where things get interesting. The standout window looks like Saturday, July 11th, through to Monday, July 13th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5 feet, but it's what's happening with the wind that's got me excited. On Saturday morning, we're looking at glassy conditions with a light 3 mph northwest wind. For the first time, the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions" and the wave state is "glassy." That's the window. It won't be huge, but it'll be clean and fun. Sunday morning looks similar with a light offshore from the west and a clean 4-foot wave. The energy will be lower (285–428), but quality over quantity on those days.

After that, the surf really backs off. From July 14th through the 19th, we're into a flat spell with barely a ripple. Waves drop under 3 feet and the energy readings are tiny (32–183). The energy is very weak, often below 100. It's a big gap of poor to flat conditions for nearly a week. The wind is all over the place, but there's just no swell to work with.

There is a little glimmer on Monday evening, July 20th. A short-period 5-foot pulse from the south shows up with a clean, light offshore wind. The energy is moderate (441), so if you're desperate for a wave, that might be your best late-afternoon bet, but it's a long way off.

Then, the real long-range hope is for Wednesday morning, July 22nd. The forecast shows another 7-foot SSE groundswell, but this time with glassy, dead-calm conditions. The energy is strong (975) and the wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions." That’s a promising setup for the experts, but it's a long way out, so treat it with cautious optimism.

Rusty

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