The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get into it.

First up, the outlook for The Spit (river) doesn’t look too flash. The wave energy is pretty weak all through the 16-day window, and the wind is a constant problem. There’s a gap with no real surf on offer right from the start, with the first few days being a write-off due to strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

We’ve got a big swell coming through on Monday the 20th of July, with waves around 10 ft from the ESE, but the wind is a nasty 25 mph cross-onshore. The combined energy is moderate (1996), but it’s completely blown out. This is a beach-and-reef setup, and with that much wind and swell, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

Tuesday the 21st still has size – 8 ft in the morning – but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is strong (1784), but the wind ruins it. It’s only for experts if they’re desperate, but honestly, I’d sit it out.

The only real glimmer in the whole forecast comes on Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning has clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the WNW, and the swell drops to 4 ft from the E. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak, but the surf is clean and surfable. The combined energy is low (174), but for a beginner spot, this is the best on offer. No crowds to worry about here, as it’s a consistent spot.

After that, it’s a long, slow decline. Friday the 24th is back to poor conditions with strong cross-shore winds. Saturday the 25th has a morning window with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft and the energy is weak (121). Sunday the 26th morning goes glassy, but the swell is only 2 ft. From then on, through the end of July and into August, the swell drops to nothing – 1 ft or less – with periods of glassy conditions but no power. The energy is weak (under 100), and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore. It’s a blank run for the area.

Bottom line: The only standout is Thursday morning the 23rd of July. It’s small, but clean. The rest of the 16 days are a bust. Don’t hold your breath on the long-range stuff – it’s all flat and windy.

Rusty.

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