The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for The Heads. It’s a sandbar setup, fairly consistent, and the swell is mostly coming from the SSE direction, which is where this spot likes it.

We’ve got a bit of wait before the real fun kicks off. Wednesday the 29th is a write-off with a messy cross-shore wind and a lot of energy in the water (1357), but it’s not clean. Thursday the 30th morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SW, and that light cross-offshore breeze is going to clean it right up. The combined energy is still high (1472), giving it some punch. It’s a good session for the experienced surfer, but not a standout just yet.

Friday the 31st morning is clean again with a light cross-off wind and a smaller 4ft SW swell. The energy drops off (854), but it’s a nice, easy paddle. Then we hit the weekend. Saturday the 1st of August, the morning turns glassy, absolute perfection. The wind is dead calm from the north, and we’ve got a 7ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (1005), and those conditions are going to be silky. Sunday the 2nd is even better. Glassy, calm, no wind at all, with a 7ft ESE swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Monday the 3rd keeps the glassy conditions going, with a 6ft ESE swell and a longer period of 11 seconds, making for some proper lines.

The standout of the first week is Tuesday the 4th. The morning is a bit iffy, but the afternoon turns glassy again with a light offshore wind. The swell is 4ft from the SW with an 11-second period, and the energy is manageable (661). It’s clean, it’s fun, and the crowds are a possibility but not a guarantee.

Now, hold on to your leash for the second week. Wednesday the 5th of August brings a serious pulse. The morning has a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (3122). This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be a clean wall of water, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell stays at 10ft through Thursday the 6th, with the energy hitting a massive 4805 on the morning. Again, glassy conditions, but it’s a beast.

Friday the 7th is a different story. We’re looking at a 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is off the charts (5920). The wind is a strong cross-shore, and there’s rain. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break. This is a no-go for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a standard paddle.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th turns ugly. Strong winds, rain, and messy cross-chop. The swell is still big (8ft to 8ft), but the conditions are blown out. Avoid it.

The real standout of the whole forecast is Monday the 10th of August. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore, cleaning up a 7ft SW swell. The energy is still high (2140), but the conditions are “excellent for experienced surfers.” It’s a powerful, clean, and well-shaped day. Tuesday the 11th is a little more onshore, but still rideable.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are a mix. The 13th morning, however, is another flash of brilliance. Glassy conditions, a 10ft SW swell, and a 12-second period. The energy is again massive (3848). Another big day for the experts.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a wash. The best windows are the glassy mornings from the 1st to the 4th of August for the average surfer, and the absolute standout day for the experienced crew is Monday the 10th of August. That big pulse on the 7th is a no-go. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, the second week looks promising but less certain. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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