The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gang, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the Wharf Lefts. It’s a reef setup, pretty consistent, and it likes the swell coming out of the south. We’ve got a full 16-day window, but don’t get too excited – it’s going to be a long, quiet wait for anything worthwhile.

Right now, into Friday the 3rd, we’re looking at tiny surf. We’re talking knee-high, 1ft to 2ft of SSW groundswell, pushing in with a proper long 17-second period. There’s a moderate breeze out of the ENE, which is cross-off here, so the surface should be clean. But honestly, it’s just too small. The wave energy is weak to moderate (204-245), and the comments say it all: poor surf conditions. There’s nothing to ride. That’s the story for the next several days, all the way through to the end of next week.

There’s a stretch here from the 3rd to the 11th of July where we’ve got nothing but poor conditions. The swell is tiny, generally under 3ft, with a persistent cross-off wind. The water temp is sitting at a warm 79°F with a normal anomaly, so no surprises there. But you don’t need a logger to tell you it’s a flat spell. The combined energy stays moderate (highest is 570 on the 4th), but that’s just a little pulse of long-period juice that’s still too small to make a wave out of.

Things get a little more interesting around Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 15th. We start seeing some pulse in the swell, staying around 3ft to 3ft coming from the SW and then shifting to the west. This is still small, but the period stays in that 15-16 second range, so there’s some proper groundswell energy in the water. The combined energy jumps up, hitting numbers like 445 and 454 – solid moderate energy. The wind is still a cross-off from the ENE, but it backs off to a gentle breeze on the 14th and 16th. This is the best it’s going to get in the whole outlook. The comments still say "marginal," but let’s be real: for this spot, with a clean surface and a long-period west swell, the Wharf Lefts could actually offer up some clean, shapely little lines. It’s right on the edge of being fun, but you’ll be surfing gutless runners, not barrels. If you’re desperate and have a log, this is your window. Still, the forecast scores are a 1 out of 10 at best, so keep the expectations in check.

From the 17th onward, it fades again. Smaller swells, more moderate energy, and the cross-off stays on. Poor conditions are back.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. Nothing in this forecast is a standout. If you forced me to pick, it’s the morning of Tuesday the 14th, with that lighter 9 mph breeze and a 2ft west groundswell. That’s your best bet for the cleanest, least frustrating session of the entire 16 days. It’s still marginal, but it’s the cleanest offer on the table. Don't hold your breath.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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