Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at this run. We’ve got a solid window opening up for Temples, and it’s all about the consistent, clean SSW groundswell. This is a reef and point setup that loves a good SW direction, and the wind is locked in from the ESE to SE – offshore and clean for the majority of the period. Water temp’s sitting at about 79°, bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, 30 July. It’s a bit of a building phase with 5ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds. The combined energy is already packing a punch at 1261 (moderate to strong), but the forecast calls it marginal, likely tide-dodgy. By Friday morning, 31 July, it’s tightening up. 4ft at a very long 17 seconds, still that clean offshore ESE breeze at 12 mph. This is where it starts to get good for experienced surfers – that long period is going to wrap nicely around the reef, though at a beachie it might straighten out a bit, but here at Temples it’ll line up.

Saturday, 1 August, is the first real standout. Morning has gentle offshore SE wind at 9 mph on 5ft of SW groundswell (16 seconds), and the afternoon bumps up to 6ft at 18 seconds with moderate offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 2427 (strong) – these are clean, powerful lines rolling in. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday, 2 August, is a beauty too. 7ft of SSW swell, 17 seconds, and clean ESE offshore wind all day. The wave energy is sitting around 2267 to 2110 (strong). This is excellent for advanced surfers – solid, well-shaped walls with plenty of push. The offshore wind is moderate, so it’ll be holding up nicely.

Monday, 3 August through Tuesday, 4 August, the swell eases slightly to 6ft and 5ft, with periods dropping to 14-13 seconds, but the wind stays clean offshore. The energy is still solid (around 1400), so it’s good cruising surf with smooth faces.

Now, 5 August Wednesday morning is excellent again – 6ft at 15 seconds, clean SE offshore at 12 mph. The energy climbs to 1530 (strong), but the afternoon gets a bit marginal with stronger wind at 16 mph. Then Thursday, 6 August, we see a size bump to 8ft at 17 seconds, morning wind is fresh offshore at 19 mph – this is pulling a lot of energy (2987, strong). It’s big, so only for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up with moderate offshore and the energy stays up at 2648.

The run continues strong into the second week. Friday, 7 August, and Saturday, 8 August, both hold 7ft of swell with moderate to fresh offshore winds. Sunday, 9 August, has a bit of rain but the wind is clean, and Monday, 10 August, is the next absolute standout: 8ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds, combined energy of 2651 (strong), and clean offshore ESE wind at 12 mph. This is excellent, powerful surf for those who know what they’re doing. The long period (15 secs) is ideal for this point and reef – it’ll wrap in with proper shape.

Tuesday, 11 August, shows a drop in the morning to 6ft, but then the afternoon delivers something interesting – 4ft at a very long 20-second period with energy still strong at 2031. That is a very long-period groundswell. It’ll be clean and line up beautifully on the reef, though the sets will be widely spaced – worth the paddle out for the connoisseur.

Then Wednesday, 12 August, jumps back up to 7ft and 7ft, strong energy (2662), but the afternoon goes cross-off, so the morning is the pick. Thursday, 13 August, is excellent in the morning, and by Friday, 14 August, we have the biggest call of the entire forecast: 12ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds, with combined energy at 7100 (very strong to exceptional). This is massive. The morning has moderate offshore wind, but this is strictly for experts only – over 8ft gets serious. The wave comment calls it exceptional for expert surfers. If you’re that good, it’s the clear highlight. The afternoon drops to cross-off and a bit more messy, but still a big swell.

So, if I had to call it: Saturday, 1 August and Monday, 10 August are your two standouts – great size, perfect wind direction, consistent energy. And for the big dog session, that Friday, 14 August, is a monster if you’ve got the skills. Overall, this is a cracking run of clean, powerful SSW groundswell with reliable offshore winds. Get on it.

Rusty.

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