The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for The Heads. There’s a bit of a slow start, but there are some proper windows of clean, solid surf on the horizon.

The first recommendation is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. The Heads picks up a solid 6ft SW swell with a period of 12 seconds, glassy conditions from a light SSW breeze. The combined wave energy is moderate at 1037. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a clean, inviting session for intermediate surfers.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, the swell builds to 7ft from the SW, period 13 seconds. The energy jumps to 1870, but a W cross-wind kicks in, so it’s not as clean as Tuesday. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy, so that’s a skip.

Thursday, July 9th, is a standout. The swell hits 10ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 3474. Thursday afternoon is glassy with a light SSW breeze. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The Heads is a sandbar, so with a long-period groundswell like that, expect some straight-breaking lines, but when it’s glassy, it’s a proper session.

Friday, July 10th, holds the 10ft SSW swell, with glassy conditions again in the afternoon. The energy is 2863. Another solid day for the advanced crew.

Saturday, July 11th, drops to 8ft from the SSW, but the wind turns ESE to SE, bringing cross to cross-on conditions. It’s still surfable, but not as clean.

Sunday, July 12th, the swell backs off to 5ft from the SSW, period 11 seconds, and glassy conditions return in the morning. Energy is down to 955. Good for a fun, relaxed paddle.

Monday, July 13th, the swell shifts to a shorter-period ESE windswell, 6ft to 6ft, period 8-9 seconds. Energy is around 700-800. Only marginal with cross-shore wind.

Tuesday, July 14th, is another highlight. The swell is 6ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, with completely glassy conditions in the morning (zero wind). The energy is 848. That’s a clean, promising window for a mid-week paddle.

Wednesday, July 15th, the swell drops to 3ft, but a NNW offshore breeze in the morning keeps it clean. The energy is low at 329. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy with a strong WSW wind, so that’s a nope.

From Thursday, July 16th, through Friday, July 17th, it gets messy. Strong winds from the W and WSW, lumpy cross-chop, and poor conditions. The swell is 3ft to 5ft from the SW, but the energy is in the 500-800 range, and the wind is ruining it. This stretch is a write-off.

Saturday, July 18th, is a quiet turnaround. The swell is only 3ft from the WSW, period 11 seconds, but the morning is clean with a light NW cross-off breeze. Energy is low, but it’s clean.

Now, Sunday, July 19th, is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 2882. The morning has a light ENE cross-off breeze, and the afternoon is clean with a light E breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The Heads handles an 8ft groundswell well, but it’s only for the confident crew.

Monday, July 20th, holds 6ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, with a clean offshore N breeze. Energy is 992. Very good conditions.

Tuesday, July 21st, drops to 5ft from the SSW, period 10 seconds, with light offshore winds. Clean, but smaller.

Wednesday, July 22nd, brings a 6ft SW swell, period 10 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze in the morning. Energy is 783. The afternoon jumps to 8ft from the SSW, period 11 seconds, energy 1448, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s a bit messier.

Best bet: Thursday, July 9th, afternoon glass with 10ft SSW, and Sunday, July 19th, with the 8ft SW clean conditions. Those are the two standouts for experienced surfers. The early week of July 14th is also a solid, clean option for intermediates.

Rusty.

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