Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first solid recommendation isn’t until the 31st of July, so if you’re itching to paddle out before then, you’ll be waiting. The early part of the period is a bit of a mess with a mix of rain showers and strong ESE winds. The swell is there, but it's not coming together well. From Saturday the 26th through to about Wednesday the 30th, the wind is ripping at 18 to 25 mph, making it a real battle. The swell is mostly short period, around 8 to 9 seconds, which is just junky and won’t hold up. It might look more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

Now, the real story starts to build on the 31st of July. The first standout is Temples (a reef and point setup). Friday morning the 31st sees a solid SSW groundswell at 4 ft, but with a period of 17 seconds, that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is clean offshore from the ESE at 15 mph, which will groom it nicely. By Friday afternoon, the conditions are looking excellent for experienced surfers, with the swell holding at 4 ft, that same 17-second period, and clean offshore breezes. The water temp is 79°, which is about normal for this time of year.

The real highlight, the one you should circle on your calendar, is the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st of August is the pick of the lot. The morning starts with a clean 5 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, building to a solid 6 ft by the afternoon, and the period stretches out to a massive 18 seconds. The wind stays light offshore at 12 mph. This is a classic groundswell hitting a point, and it's going to be lined up and powerful. It’s best for advanced surfers as it gets over 5 ft, and with that period, it’ll be a bit straight for a beach break, but at a point like Temples, it’s going to be a dream. Crowds are sometimes an issue there, so you might want to get out early.

Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the good times rolling with a 6 ft to 7 ft SSW swell, 16-17 second periods, and clean offshore wind. After that, Monday the 3rd is still excellent, with 6 ft SSW swell and 15-second periods. The wind remains light and offshore.

From the 4th of August, the wind switches to a cross-offshore, which is still clean, but the swell energy dips a bit. The 5th of August is another good day with moderate offshore wind and solid 5-6 ft SSW swell. The 7th of August is a big one again, with a 8 ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. That’s very strong and for experts only. The wind is moderate offshore, so it’ll be big and clean, but with that size, it’s a heavy session.

The second week holds up, but with less certainty. The 8th of August has a 8 ft SSW swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore. The 9th of August brings it back to cleaner conditions with a 6 ft SSW swell. It’s all good, but the first weekend is the true standout.

So, to wrap it up, the first few days are a write-off. The good stuff starts on the 31st of July and runs through the first week of August. The absolute best sessions look to be the 1st and 2nd of August at Temples. Set your alarms.

Rusty.

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