Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next few weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a classic.

We’re looking at Temples, a reef and point setup. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but the early part of the week is a bit of a tease. The water temp is sitting at 26°, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The overall pattern starts off a little sluggish. Tuesday the 28th sees a 3ft SSW groundswell coming in with a very long 16-second period from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate (618). The wind is a fresh offshore from the ESE, which will keep it clean. But the wave comment says it’s marginal, and the scores are low. It’s just not doing much yet. Wednesday the 29th picks up a touch to 4ft to 4ft, with periods dropping to 14 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (793–852). Still waiting for it to fire.

Thursday the 30th is where things start to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 5ft, period at 15 seconds, and the energy is climbing into the moderate range (1261–1544). The wind is still a moderate offshore from the SE, keeping things clean. The scores are still just a 3, so it’s building.

Then, from Friday the 31st of July right through the first week of August, we hit a solid run. Friday morning through Monday the 3rd of August, we’ve got a very consistent 4ft to 6ft SSW groundswell, with periods ranging from 14 to 18 seconds. The energy is strong (1290–2321). The wind stays offshore, moderate breeze, and the wave comments are calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the sweet spot. It’s not too big for a good paddler, but it’s well overhead. The 6ft on Saturday afternoon with an 18-second period is a real standout—that’s a proper groundswell with serious push.

The real highlight, though, is the second week. From the 6th of August onwards, we’re looking at bigger stuff. Thursday the 6th sees 8ft from the SSW, 17-second period, with energy surging to 3222. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is still offshore. Friday the 7th pumps 8ft with a 17-second period, energy at 3905. Saturday the 8th holds at 8ft. This is expert territory. Anyone with less than solid experience should sit this one out. The wind holds offshore until the 9th, when it shifts to a cross-off, and the quality dips a little.

The run from the 6th to the 8th is the absolute best on offer. Big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell with offshore winds. It’s going to be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. After that, the 10th and 11th still have size (6ft to 10ft), but the wind goes cross-off again, and the energy is very strong (up to 4290). The 10ft on Tuesday the 11th is massive, but with cross-off wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy. That’s a beast only for the experienced.

There’s a bit of a gap after the first few days, but then it’s non-stop. The standouts are absolutely the 7th and 8th of August. Get on it.

Rusty.

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