The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for The Spit over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off quiet, real quiet. The first few days are a write-off, with a bit of bumpy, cross-onshore junk on the 21st and 22nd that’s not worth paddling out for. The good news is things start to clean up nicely by Wednesday afternoon. That’s the day to circle.

On Wednesday 22nd July, the afternoon goes glassy, with a clean 5ft easterly swell wrapping in. The combined energy is moderate (522), and the wind goes dead off the land, ENE at just 3 mph. This is your window for a fun, decent session, especially if you’re a beginner or just want a cruisy one. The wave quality is looking very good, and the river mouth setup should handle the easterly direction well.

Thursday 23rd July morning is glassy again, but the swell drops to 4ft and the period shortens to 8 seconds, so it’s weaker (182) and pretty ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, so that’s that.

After that, we hit a long gap. From Friday 24th through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, with messy winds or weak, short-period dribble. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Saturday 26th with glassy conditions and a 2ft easterly, but it’s barely surfable. The energy is weak (77). Don’t bother.

The second week stays small and mostly flat. The period from the 28th to the 5th of August sees swell heights consistently below 2ft, and while the winds are often clean – even offshore or glassy – you just don’t have the waves. The combined energy is mostly in the low double digits. There’s a tiny pulse on the 30th with a very long 17-second period from the ESE, but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s more of a ripple than a ride.

The standout window is crystal clear: Wednesday 22nd July afternoon at The Spit. The swell is a consistent 5ft from the east, it’s glassy, and the water is about average for this time of year. The crowd factor is often busy, but with the conditions on offer, it’s worth the company. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in the forecast.

If you’re looking for a wave in the second week, you’re going to be disappointed. The blank run from the 24th right through to the 5th of August is a long stretch of flatness. Keep an eye on the sky, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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