The Breakwater-St Ives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, to be honest, it's a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The swell just isn't making any moves that'll get a surfer out of bed. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak surf. The Breakwater-St Ives is a point break that's inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is definitely one of those times. For the first few days, we're looking at tiny swell, mostly from the north, with a stiff cross-shore easterly breeze that's just going to chop it up into nothing. The combined wave energy is weak, barely ticking over. Don't bother.

This lean spell just keeps going. Through the middle of the week, the swell drops even further, down to 1 ft, and the wind, while it swings around to the west, is still cross-shore. The energy drops right off. It's flat. There's a glimmer on Friday the 17th with a light offshore breeze and a clean-looking surface, but the swell is still only 1 ft. It's a paddle, not a surf.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th is the same story – messy, strong winds, and tiny waves. It's a write-off. Then, on Tuesday the 22nd, we get a moment of pure glass. The wind drops to nothing, and the water goes flat. But it's still only 1 ft of swell. You'd be bobbing around.

The real kicker comes at the very end of the outlook, on Monday the 27th of July. Finally, there's a pulse of energy. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the west, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is light and cross-shore, promising clean conditions. This is the only window that even looks like it'll hold a proper wave. It's a long way off, so don't bank on it, but it's the one to watch. For a point break, a solid west swell with light wind could be pretty special. For now, the rest of the 16 days is a washout. Hang tight, and keep an eye on that 27th.

Rusty.

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