Taylors Mistake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, let’s break it down for Taylors Mistake.

Water temp’s about 51°, a little warmer than usual for July – nothing wild, but it’s a nice change.

First few days are pretty grim. Sunday the 5th starts with a small 3ft swell from the ENE, 10-second period, light cross-off breeze that keeps it clean. Energy’s moderate (221), but it’s nothing special. Sunday afternoon the wind swings to the SW and cranks up to 18 mph, and it all falls apart. Monday’s a washout with onshore wind and rain. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 7th shows some potential. Morning’s still a bit rough, but Tuesday afternoon the wind drops to a light breeze, cross-off, with waves around 5ft from the East at 9 seconds. Energy’s moderate (375) and it’s clean. That’s your first real window.

Wednesday the 8th morning steps up: 5ft East swell, period hitting 11 seconds, light cross-off wind. Energy jumps to 602 – solid, moderate-to-strong. Those waves will have some push. The afternoon gets a bit cross-chop from the south, so morning is the go.

Thursday morning the 9th holds similar size (5ft, 10 seconds) with light cross-off wind and clean conditions. Energy’s still solid at 479. Afternoon turns poor.

Friday the 10th is another cracker: 5ft East swell, 11 seconds, light cross-off breeze, energy at 544. Clean, consistent, good shape.

Saturday the 11th morning has a nice WSW offshore wind (9 mph) on 4ft East swell at 11 seconds. Energy’s moderate (272), but that offshore breeze will make for some clean lines. Afternoon’s okay but not as good.

From Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th, the energy drops off a cliff – numbers like 83, 71, 99. Small, weak, not worth paddling out. Glassy conditions here and there, but the swell’s just too tiny.

Now, the real highlight: Wednesday the 15th. Morning brings 4ft from the ESE at a very long 12 seconds, light offshore wind, and energy of 432. That’s proper groundswell – clean, with good shape. Just remember, that long period can make a beach break a bit weird and straight, but Taylors handles it alright. The afternoon? Glassy. Full glass-off with 4ft East swell. That is your best session of the whole outlook.

Thursday the 16th still has some 3ft East swell at 11 seconds, moderate energy (253), and morning’s clean. Afternoon gets light cross-onshore and messy. From Friday the 17th onward, it’s mostly small, weak, and blown out – energy below 200, with onshore or cross-onshore wind right through to Monday the 20th. Last few days are a disappointment.

Best on offer: Wednesday the 15th, no question. Both sessions are quality, but that afternoon glass-off with 4ft East at 12 seconds is the pick. Clean, decent size, proper shape. Second shout is Friday the 10th morning – similar size, slightly shorter period (11 seconds) but still clean and fun.

Crowds at Taylors can be around sometimes, so mid-week might be quieter.

Rusty

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