The Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The Bluff is your only option on the table for the next couple of weeks, but honestly, it’s a mixed bag with a few bright spots if you’re patient.

We start off with some energy on Wednesday, July 22nd, but it’s not pretty. The morning brings a 5ft easterly swell with a 9-second period, but that cross-on wind from the southeast at 6 mph messes it up. The combined energy is moderate at 617 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are marginal, and the water is at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. The afternoon isn’t any better, dropping to 5ft. It’s a frustrating start.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is your best bet. The swell drops to 4ft from the east with an 8-second period, but the magic is in the wind – glassy, with a light SSW breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy is still moderate at 208 (moderate wave energy), and it’s clean. It’s a beginner-friendly point break, so that size is perfect. The Bluff is a consistent spot, and with glassy conditions, you’ll get some fun, long rides. The crowd situation is “often” here, so expect company, but for this quality, it’s worth it.

The rest of the run is a slow fade. Friday, July 24th, sees the swell drop to 3ft with cross-off winds, and the energy is weak at 106 and 182 (weak to moderate wave energy). Saturday, July 25th, has a 4ft swell from the east-southeast, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is moderate at 222 (moderate wave energy), but it’s not a standout. From Sunday, July 26th, through to Tuesday, August 5th, the swell is consistently small – under 2ft – with periods ranging from 6 to 14 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak, often below 100 (weak wave energy). There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 27th through to the 6th, with only a few tiny waves that are barely surfable.

Then, on Thursday, August 6th, there’s a hint of life. The morning brings a 2ft swell from the southeast with a 14-second period, and offshore wind from the west-southwest at 9 mph. The energy is getting back to moderate at 99 (moderate wave energy), and it’s clean. The afternoon has a 2ft swell with glassy conditions. It’s ordinary, but it’s the best thing in the second week. The swells are long-period, so they’ll wrap around the point nicely, but it’s tiny.

Honestly, if you’re after a paddle, Thursday morning the 23rd is the only true standout. After that, it’s a long wait. If you’re a beginner, that Thursday is perfect. For everyone else, the Bluff is a consistent point, so it tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a test of patience. The kite crew might find some fun in the cross-shore winds later on, but for a surfboard, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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