The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for The Heads over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool you. The water's sitting at about 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The opening act kicks off on Sunday the 19th. It's not going to be huge, but the conditions are a dream. We're looking at a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period and clean, glassy conditions thanks to a light NW breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 837. It's a solid, clean start to the week for a paddle.

The real standout in this run, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 21st. Get up early for it. The morning session is looking absolutely firing. We've got a 6ft SSW groundswell, pushing a 14-second period, and a solid combined energy of 1695. The wind is dead calm, making for perfect glassy conditions. This is the pick of the bunch for the whole forecast period – excellent surf for those with a bit of experience.

The rest of the first week stays busy. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd hold onto waist to chest-high SW swell in the 6ft to 7ft range, but the winds turn a bit cross-shore, so it won't be as clean as Tuesday. Still plenty of fun to be had.

Now, things get a bit more serious towards the end of the week. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see a significant pulse of energy. We're looking at a 10ft to 12ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, generating huge energy readings of 5488 and 3028. For most surfers, this is going to be too big at The Heads. It'll be a peaky, powerful beast. This is strictly for experts only. If you're not comfortable in solid overhead surf, give those days a miss.

After that, the surf settles back down into the 5ft to 8ft range for the next few days, but the wind becomes a factor. From the 26th onwards, we get a persistent easterly breeze that puts a cross-shore chop on things, so the quality drops off.

There's a brief look at the start of August, but it's the same story. The 31st of July through to the 2nd of August looks like it could be huge again, with 13ft to 15ft ESE swell predicted. For a sandbar break, this setup is likely going to be too big and unruly for paddle surfing. At that size, the math changes. It looks more interesting for kite surfing than a standard surf session.

The run ends on the 3rd of August with a big drop in size, down to a weak 4ft to 5ft. The window is essentially closed by then.

So, the plan is simple: Don't miss Tuesday the 21st. That's your day. The rest of the first week offers consistent, fun waves, but Tuesday is the gem.

Rusty.

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