Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. The main story here is a persistent, clean offshore wind pattern that’s going to keep things tidy for a good stretch, but the swell’s got a bit of a split personality. We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell, but it’s often on the smaller side, and the early days are a bit of a wash-out for real quality. The real standout action kicks off later, with a serious pulse of energy building towards the end of the month and into August.

Alright, let’s start at the beginning. Tuesday, the 21st of July, things are just getting going. Temples is a reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s fairly consistent. We’ve got a solid 5.2 ft of SSW swell, with a period of 14 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell with some push. The combined energy is strong at 1171, but the water temp is 79.7°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The issue? The forecast calls it “marginal” – it’s a bit of a messy start. The wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore from the SE, so the surface will be clean, but the wave quality is just not there yet. It’s a “look but don’t get too excited” kind of day.

Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd are a bit of a grind. Swell drops to 4.3 ft and then 3.9 ft, still with that nice long period, but the combined energy is moderate (744 and 811). The wind stays offshore, moderate to fresh, keeping it clean. But honestly, the waves are just small and a bit weak for a spot like this. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon sees a drop to 2.6 ft at 14 seconds, which is just a tad too small for any real fun.

We’re in a bit of a lull. Friday the 24th is pretty much the same story – small, long-period groundswell hanging around 2.6 ft to 3.0 ft. The period is a very long 17 seconds, which for a point break like Temples is a good thing, it’ll wrap in nicely, but there’s just not enough height. The energy is still moderate (814 and 869). Saturday the 25th picks up a little to 4.3 ft, but it’s still not firing. The wind is offshore and clean, but the swell energy is just moderate.

Then we hit a bit of a shift. Sunday the 26th of July, the swell direction swings around to the SE and the period drops right off to 8 and 9 seconds – that’s short period, wind-affected stuff. The height gets up to 7.2 ft, which is big enough to be a handful, but with that short period and a fresh 22 mph offshore wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate (965), but the quality is poor. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing session than a paddle session. Not worth your time.

Monday the 27th is more of the same: 5.2 ft of short-period SE windswell, with a fresh offshore wind. It’s clean, but the waves will be crumbly and weak. Still not what we’re after.

Now, we start to see the light. Tuesday the 28th, the swell swings back to the SSW and the period jumps back to a very long 16 seconds. The height is only 3.3 ft, so it’s small, but the energy is moderate (842). The wind is a moderate offshore. It’s a tease, really, a sign of what’s coming.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a steady build. SSW swell at 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft, with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The energy

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