The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for The Spot. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems tucked in there if you pick your moments.

The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°, so that’s a nice little bonus.

We kick off Monday afternoon, 27th July, with a clean 2-foot SSW swell. The wind is offshore, making for some tidy little waves. The energy is moderate (207), so nothing too punchy, but it’s a nice start to the week.

Tuesday morning, 28th July, is the first real standout. We’ve got 3 feet of SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and gentle offshore wind. The waves will be clean and well-shaped, with decent energy (715). This is the pick of the early session – get out there.

Tuesday afternoon gets messy. The swell jumps to 8 feet but the period drops to just 7 seconds, and the wind is fresh offshore. The energy is strong (997), but that short-period windswell will be a crumbly, lumpy mess. Not great for a paddle.

Wednesday, 29th July, is your solid all-rounder. Both morning and afternoon offer 6 to 7 feet of SSE swell with gentle to moderate offshore winds. The periods are short (8 seconds), so it’s a bit of a bumpy ride, but the energy is still moderate (867-848) and the conditions are clean. A good day for the intermediate crew.

Thursday, 30th July, sees a jump in size. Morning has 6 feet of SE swell with fresh offshore wind, but the quality is marginal. The combined energy is moderate (933). The afternoon gets bigger, hitting 8 feet from the south with a 9-second period and strong energy (1035). This is getting into expert territory, and the wind is fresh offshore, so it’ll be raw and powerful.

Friday, 31st July, is another good day. Around 7 feet of SSE swell, moderate offshore winds, and moderate energy (777-767). Clean, punchy, and fun for the experienced.

Saturday, 1st August, the wind shifts. Morning has 7 feet of ESE swell with a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (632). Afternoon sees a light cross-onshore, which will put a bit of texture on the 6-foot faces.

Now, here’s where it gets tricky. From Sunday, 2nd August, through to Friday, 7th August, the wind is straight onshore from the northeast. The swell is consistent, ranging from 5 to 8 feet, and the energy is strong (up to 1628 on Sunday afternoon), but the wind is going to ruin it. These are poor to marginal conditions, with the wind chopping everything up. Unless you’re into a messy, blown-out session, give it a miss. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

Saturday, 8th August, things turn around big time. The morning is marginal, with 8 feet of SSW swell and a moderate cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. 10 feet of SSW groundswell with a 9-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and massive energy (1752). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. The swell direction matches the optimum, and the wind is light, so it’ll be clean and powerful. If you’ve got the skills, this is your session.

Sunday, 9th August, is back to onshore junk, with 8 feet of S swell but strong northeast winds. Poor conditions.

Monday, 10th August, has a massive 7 feet of S groundswell with a 15-second period, but it’s onshore again. The energy is very strong (2170), but the wind kills it. The long period will make for straight walls at the beach break, so it’s not ideal.

The tail end of the forecast, Tuesday 11th August, sees the swell drop to 3 feet with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is weak (337), but it’s a clean, small wave option to finish on.

Best on offer: Tuesday morning, 28th July, for the clean, long-period groundswell at 3 feet. And Saturday afternoon, 8th August, for the powerful, clean 10-foot groundswell – that’s the one for the experts.

Rusty.

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