Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our region. We've got one spot that is going to be doing the heavy lifting over this whole 16-day window: Temples. This is a reef and point set-up that's pretty consistent and can handle a good SW groundswell, which is exactly what we're seeing.

The action kicks off straight away on July 11th with some solid, powerful swell. We're looking at a SW groundswell around 5ft with a very long 14-second period. The combined wave energy is chunky at 1379 (moderate). That's a proper groundswell, meaning good shape and power, but with those long gaps between sets. The wind is a steady ESE offshore, keeping things clean. It's going to be proper, well-shaped surf, but at this size, beginners should sit it out. The offshore wind should make for some stellar conditions, though keep in mind the long period can make it break a bit straight on the beach, but at a reef and point spot like this, that's a bonus. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The swell backs off a touch on July 12th to a more manageable 3ft, still with a good 13-second period and clean offshore wind. It's smaller but still very clean and fun.

Then for July 13th and 14th, things get properly exciting. The 13th has a super long 23-second period swell hitting, with a combined energy of 647, but it's only 2ft. That's a lot of energy for not a lot of height, meaning ultra-long waits but perfect, lined-up waves if you're in the right spot. The real standout looks like July 14th. A solid 6ft to 7ft SSW groundswell with a 17 to 18-second period and a combined energy reading of 2772 (strong). That's a big, powerful swell humming in under clean offshore conditions. This is the one for experienced surfers. It will be well overhead and absolutely pumping.

The second week sees the quality drop a notch, but there are still some windows. July 20th looks promising but there are rain showers around and that swell is pushing 8ft. It's big and a bit raw with a fresh breeze, so it's a heavy, powerful day. The real hidden gem looks like July 22nd: Wednesday glassy conditions with a light offshore, and a clean 4ft swell. It'll be super clean and fun. Then again on July 23rd we get glassy conditions with a shorter period SE swell of 5ft, but that short 8-second period won't have the same grunt as the earlier swells.

No real standout for the last few days, but the morning of July 26th has a clean 3ft swell with gentle offshore winds to finish the run.

So, for the best on offer: Saturday July 14th at Temples is the absolute standout. That strong SSW groundswell, long period, and clean offshore winds will be pumping. Get on it. Keep an eye on that Wednesday July 22nd as a wildcard for some glassy, fun waves if the earlier swell window is too much.

Rusty.

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