Taylors Mistake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Taylors Mistake. The first few days are flat and ugly, but there’s a window of clean, fun waves starting Monday, and a couple of mornings that are real beauties.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July – nothing doing. Tiny, messy swell, cross-shore wind, poor conditions. Don’t even bother. Sunday the 26th shows a little pulse: 2ft swell from the east at 15 seconds, light cross-off wind, moderate energy (208). Surfable, but not exciting. Monday morning the 27th is where it picks up: 3ft east-southeast swell at 13 seconds, offshore wind from the west-southwest at 3 mph, and solid energy (365). The water temp is 49° – about average for this time of year. That’s a clean session with some shape. Monday afternoon goes glassy with a light north wind, still 3ft – a nice one.

Tuesday the 28th morning is a standout: 3ft east swell, 13 seconds, glassy with a light north-northeast breeze, and strong energy (345). That’s a beauty – clean, consistent, and just right for a beginner spot. Wednesday the 29th morning is just as good: 3ft east swell, glassy, moderate energy (302). The afternoon stays glassy with 3ft. These are the best of the first week.

Then a dry spell from Thursday the 30th through Tuesday the 5th of August. Swell drops to 1ft-2ft, winds turn messy, and energy is weak. That’s a five-day stretch of poor surf – not worth a paddle.

But Wednesday the 6th of August morning brings a surprise: 4ft from the east-northeast, 7 seconds, glassy, and strong energy (293). Short-period windswell, but glassy makes it fun. Thursday the 7th of August is the real prize: 4ft from the east-northeast, 12 seconds – that’s a groundswell with good period – glassy all day, and strong energy (494). That’s a morning to clear your schedule. The direction is spot on for Taylors (ENE). Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’s worth it.

Then Saturday the 8th of August morning shows a big spike: 8ft from the east-northeast, 12 seconds, with a light cross-onshore wind and massive energy (2009). That’s expert-only territory – over 8ft, it’s for the brave. The afternoon drops to 4ft but turns onshore, so no good.

Best on offer: Tuesday the 28th of July morning and Thursday the 7th of August morning. Both are glassy, clean, and lined up. The long period on the 7th might make it break a bit straight at the beach, but it’s a cracker.

Rusty.

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