Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well folks, let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, and for anyone who charges, it’s looking proper. The core of this outlook is Temples (reef and point), and this stretch has got some serious punch lined up, especially for the more experienced crew. That southwest groundswell is the key player here, and we’ve got a lot of energy heading our way.

The action kicks off on Friday afternoon, July 31st. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell with a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and while it’s not huge, the energy is there. The water temp is 79°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so not much to worry about there. Blowing a moderate offshore from the SE, it’ll be clean. A decent start, but this is just the warm-up.

Saturday the 1st sees things tick up a notch. The morning has 5ft SW swell, and by the afternoon it’s pushing 6ft with an 18-second period. The energy is climbing into that moderate-to-strong zone (2435). Still holding offshore winds, this is shaping up nicely.

Sunday the 2nd is where it starts to feel serious. Swell jumps to 7ft, still from the SSW. The period drops a bit to 16-17 seconds, but it’s still quality. The energy is strong (2268 in the morning). This is proper overhead plus, and with those offshore conditions, Temples is going to be doing its thing. This is a big one for the advanced crew.

Monday the 3rd holds in at 6ft in the morning, easing slightly to 6ft later in the day. The period is dropping (15 and 14 seconds), but it’s still got some push. Offshore winds stay on it. Tuesday the 4th hangs in there, with 5ft in the morning and building back to 6ft by the afternoon. Again, clean and offshore.

We’ve got a solid stretch from Wednesday the 5th through to the 10th. The swell stays in that 6ft to 7ft range, and on Thursday the 6th it pushes up to 7ft with a 17-second period in the morning; energy is strong there (2764). Now, a word of caution: this is over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, and this spot is already an advanced wave. Friday the 7th sees it hit 8ft. It’s big and powerful, and while the morning is a bit questionable on the tide, the afternoon cleans up and it’s a solid 5 out of 10 day for the experts. The wind picks up a bit on Saturday the 8th, with a fresh breeze, but it’s still offshore and holding 8ft. This is a strong run.

The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 11th of August. This is the one circling on the calendar. The morning shows a massive 12ft of SSW swell with a 19-second period. That’s a huge, long-period groundswell, and the energy reading is off the charts (9456). The wind is a moderate offshore breeze. This is an exceptional, expert-only session. Temples is an exposed reef and point, so it can handle this kind of power. This is the big one. The afternoon still has 12ft but the wind goes cross-off, so the morning is the window. A true standout. The energy on the 15th of August is also massive, with 12ft at 18 seconds and a 7 out of 10 rating, but that Tuesday is the pick.

After that, it drops back but stays rideable. The 12th has 10ft and 8ft, but winds go cross-off, which is not ideal. It’s still big, but the quality dips. The 13th drops to 7ft, and the 14th shows 8ft with a 16-second period from the SW, which is a nice change of direction. That Friday morning looks clean, a good option if you missed the bigger days. The run caps off on Saturday the 15th with another spike of 10ft to 12ft, but the afternoon cross-off wind is a drag. The morning is the window.

A quick note: this is a fairly consistent spot, so there isn't a long blank spell. We go from the 31st all the way through to the 15th without a major gap in surfable waves. Crowds are possible at a spot like this, so get in early on the standout days.

So, the short version: plenty of surf, with the absolute standout being Tuesday the 11th of August. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet, but that one has exceptional written all over it. The runs around the 2nd and the 7th are also well worth a look. Stay safe out there, and respect the reef.

Rusty.

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