Tennis Courts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.

The first week is pretty bleak. The wind is blowing cross-off from the ENE, which is a solid 19 mph, making it tough. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days have some small, choppy, short-period swell, mostly from the ENE, with the combined energy only getting up to 425 to 586 (weak to moderate). The wave comment says it’s poor surf conditions, and I’m not going to argue with that. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

We finally see a change on the 22nd of July. The Wednesday afternoon sees the swell shift, with a 5ft swell from the ENE with an 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1144 (moderate). Things get a bit more interesting from the 25th of July onwards. The Saturday has a 7ft ENE swell, but it’s short-period at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is still up. Not great shape, but the energy is there (1147). The standout for me is the 26th of July. The Sunday morning has a 4ft swell from the east with a 16-second period, which is a nice long groundswell. The combined energy is 1169 (moderate). That long period means the waves will have some real punch and better shape, but at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight. The wind eases a bit to 12 mph, which is the best we’ve seen. This is probably the best call for a paddle, but keep in mind it’s a fairly consistent spot, so crowds are possible. The 27th of July continues with a similar 5ft east swell (14-second period, 1460 energy), but the wind is back up to 16 mph.

Going into the second week, the 28th of July has a 7ft ENE swell (13 seconds), but that’s getting big. At 7ft, it’s pushing into the too-big for beginners zone, and with the 19 mph cross-off wind, it’ll be a bit of a battle. The 30th of July sees a big drop in energy, down to 249, with a weak 2ft SSW swell. The 2nd of August has a south-southwest groundswell, 4ft with a 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1464. The wind is a lighter 9 mph from the ESE, making it a bit more cross-shore. That’s a promising call, but it’s a long way off, so treat it with a pinch of salt. The 3rd of August has a 4ft east swell, but the wind is up again.

Honestly, if you have to pick one, the 26th of July is the best on offer. The lighter wind and the long-period east swell should give you some clean, decent waves at Tennis Courts. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a tricky bunch.

Rusty.

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