The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Spit.

First up, we've got a bit of a quiet start. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The window kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The Spit is a river break, exposed to the east, and it's a consistent spot, which is a good sign. Wednesday afternoon sees some glassy conditions with a 4ft easterly swell. The combined energy is moderate (439), and the score suggests it's a good session. This is a solid start, but it's a beginner-friendly wave, so it won't be anything too heavy.

Thursday the 23rd brings a cleaner morning. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the east, but with a light offshore wind from the WNW, it'll be clean. The swell period is a bit short at 8 seconds, so the waves will be a little lumpy, but for a small-wave board, it'll be fun. The energy is moderate (292). Thursday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf drops, so that morning session is the one to target.

Friday the 24th is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 25th morning has a bit more size, with 5ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-shore. The energy is strong (621), but it's a bit of a mess. This is getting into the territory where it might be too big for beginners, and the quality isn't there for it to be a standout.

The rest of the week and into the next is pretty flat. We get a few small, glassy mornings on Sunday the 26th and Tuesday the 28th, but the swell is tiny (1ft and 0.7ft) with long periods, meaning it'll be weak and slow. The combined energy is low (54 and 25). Not worth a paddle.

We hit a real dry spell from the 27th of July through to the 3rd of August. The surf is small, weak, and often blown out. There's a few glassy moments, but the energy is too low to get excited about.

Now, here's the one to watch. Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, with a 9-second period, giving it some decent shape. The wind is offshore, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is strong (548). This is the standout. The Spit will be handling a good, solid easterly groundswell, and with offshore winds, it'll be clean and lined up. The following day, Wednesday the 5th, holds similar size (4ft) and clean offshore winds, but the wind gets stronger, so Tuesday morning and afternoon are the pick of the bunch.

After that, the swell drops off again.

So, for the best on offer: The Spit on Tuesday, August 4th. Solid 6ft easterly swell, clean offshore winds, and strong energy. This is the one to circle. The Wednesday morning session on the 5th is also a good option, but the wind picks up.

That's it from me. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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