The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Groyne over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the next few days aren’t looking great. The swell’s up, but that wind is a problem. It’s going to be a bit of a wait before anything decent shows.

We’ve got no surf to speak of until Wednesday the 8th of July, and even then, it’s a bit of an apology. There’s a solid 1ft SE swell rolling through the Wednesday morning, with a long 12-second period, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1208, so there’s plenty of grunt. But that moderate cross-shore breeze has got it all chopped up and lumpy. It’s really only for the keeners who don’t mind battling a bit of a mess. The good news is that the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wettie for the grovel.

Thursday the 9th of July morning brings a little more hope with a 2ft SE swell and an 11-second period; the combined energy is a massive 1986. It’s still a cross-shore wind, though, at 12 mph, keeping it all pretty average. Surfable if you’re willing to work for it, but far from clean.

Now, here’s the bit worth waiting for. Sunday the 12th of July morning is where it’s at. The swell drops to a clean 0.5ft out of the ESE with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 204, but the wind is a light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and the conditions are expected to be good. For a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SE, this morning window is the standout of the run. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and with offshore winds and a good long-period groundswell, you’ll get some nice, lined-up waves. Just be aware that this spot can get a crowd, so get in early.

After that, the swell drops right off. From the 13th of July through to the 18th, we’re looking at tiny slop, with heights mostly under 0.5ft and combined energy barely reaching triple digits. The 13th of July Monday afternoon does go glassy for a moment with a 0.4ft ESE swell, but it’s just ordinary, small waves.

There’s a bit of a pulse again on the 19th of July Sunday morning. A 0.7ft ENE swell with glassy conditions – that’s a nice surprise. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and won’t hold its shape well on the bank, but with no wind it’ll be clean and surfable. Again, small and not very powerful, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that morning is your best bet.

The 20th of July Monday has offshore winds and a consistent 0.5ft ENE swell, but again, it’s short period and low energy.

All in all, don’t bother with this week. The only real standouts are the Sunday 12th of July morning for clean, lined-up waves, and maybe the Sunday 19th of July morning for a tiny glassy session if the forecast holds. Right now, the near-term is a write-off, and the long-range promises a bit more but nothing to get overly excited about.

Rusty.

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