Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Temples.

The water’s sitting at about 79°, which is normal for this time of year, so no weirdness there.

It all starts Friday the 31st of July. We’ve got a 4 ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy is solid at 1493 (moderate wave energy). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is for the experienced crew – long period groundswell on a reef and point break, so it’ll set up nice.

Saturday the 1st of August, the swell builds. Morning is 5 ft SW with a 16-second period and 12 mph offshore SE wind. By the afternoon, it’s 6 ft SSW with an 18-second period, and energy jumps to 2439 (moderate wave energy). Still offshore, still clean – this is the best of the first weekend.

Sunday the 2nd holds 7 ft SSW swell all day, with 16 to 17-second intervals. Energy stays solid, winds are offshore from the SE and ESE. Clean and punchy for the experienced surfer.

Monday the 3rd backs off a little to 6 ft, but with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze in the morning, it’ll be glassy. Afternoon is 6 ft with a 14-second period. Good consistency.

Tuesday the 4th has a 5 ft morning with clean offshore conditions, but the afternoon turns to a cross-offshore breeze – still rideable, but not as crisp.

From Wednesday the 5th through the 9th of August, the swell hangs around 5 ft to 8 ft, with periods dropping to 14-16 seconds. Winds stay mostly offshore or cross-offshore, but some afternoons get a bit messy. The 7th and 8th see the swell hit 8 ft with cross-offshore winds – that’s big and challenging.

Now, the real standout. Tuesday the 11th of August: a massive 12 ft SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and the combined energy goes ballistic at 7489 (strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph in the morning. This is for experts only, and it’s over a week out, so keep watching – but if it hits, this is the session.

Wednesday the 12th holds at 8 ft with offshore winds in the morning, then cross-off in the afternoon. Still solid.

Thursday the 13th of August brings another huge day: 10 ft SSW in the morning, building to 12 ft by the afternoon, with 16 to 17-second periods. Energy is 5475 in the morning (strong wave energy) and 6254 in the afternoon (very strong wave energy). Offshore winds in the morning, cross-off in the afternoon. Experts only.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th ease to 10 ft and then 7 ft, with cross-offshore winds and clean conditions, but still serious size on Friday morning.

The best on offer? Tuesday the 11th of August morning, and Thursday the 13th of August morning. Big, clean, and powerful. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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