The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot to focus on: The Spot.

It’s a beach-and-reef setup, fairly consistent, exposed to southerly swell. Right off the bat, we’re looking at some solid action. On Friday 3rd July, a 10-foot SSW groundswell (13-second period) will be rolling in, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s gonna be clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. This is serious energy – combined swell energy is 3478 – so we're talking powerful, well-shaped waves. This is definitely for experienced surfers only. Over 8 feet, that’s expert territory. The morning is the standout, but the afternoon drops a bit to 6 feet and stays clean (2160 energy). Still good.

Saturday 4th July is the best on offer. You’ve got 8 feet of SSE swell (13 seconds) and a glassy morning – that’s a rare treat. Light air, clean as a whistle. The combined energy is 2128, so there's plenty of push. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but a morning like that, you’ll want to be early. This is the true standout window: a big, clean groundswell with perfect conditions.

Sunday 5th July turns ugly. Onshore winds kick in from the NE, 9 to 12 mph, and the swell drops off fast. Monday through Wednesday morning are flat as a pancake – poor surf, onshore winds, barely a ripple. A big gap from Sunday through to Wednesday with nothing worth paddling for.

Then on Thursday 9th July, things perk up. A 7-foot S swell (short period, 7 seconds) with cross-offshore winds will give you clean but weaker waves – combined energy is 555. Still surfable and in the moderate range.

Friday 10th July morning brings back the quality: 6 feet of S groundswell at 14 seconds (1070 energy) and light cross-offshore winds. Clean, solid, good for intermediates. This is a nice follow-up session.

Saturday 11th July morning is glassy but small – only 3 feet of SSW groundswell. The afternoon gets windy, so don't sleep on the dawn.

Sunday 12th July gets messy. There’s a solid 4-foot S swell with an 18-second period (1265 energy) but risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds. The afternoon gets bigger (8 feet, 17 seconds) but with moderate rain and cross-onshore chop. That’s more kite-surfing weather than clean surfing.

Monday 13th July is a write-off – strong onshore winds and big, messy swell.

By Tuesday 14th July, we’re back to small, clean leftovers. Not worth getting excited about.

Then Thursday 16th July throws a curveball. The morning brings a 10-foot SSW swell (8 seconds) – short-period, onshore wind – not great. But the afternoon is a different story: 12 feet of SSW groundswell (12 seconds) with a moderate cross-offshore breeze (3398 energy). That’s proper, powerful surf but again, only for the experienced crew. Rides could be heavy and a bit raw.

Friday 17th July morning: fresh offshore wind (SW, 22 mph) and a 3-foot, 16-second SSW groundswell (769 energy). Clean and drawn-out waves if you can handle the wind. Afternoon picks up to 6 feet with the same long period.

And Saturday 18th July? Onshore winds and fading swell. End of the run.

So to sum it up: Saturday 4th July morning is the absolute pick – glassy, 8-foot groundswell, clean. Friday 3rd July morning runs a close second. Thursday 16th July afternoon is a long-range look but could deliver some punchy waves for the experienced. Be patient through the flat spells – this spot’s fairly consistent, and it won't stay poor for long.

Rusty.

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