The Wharf Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the table for The Wharf over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The Wharf is a consistent reef, but for the first week and a half, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing good. The winds are mainly cross-on or onshore, and the energy is getting chopped up. There’s a solid 10-day run there where you’re best off leaving the board in the car.

Now, let's look at the one bright spot that actually shows some promise. On Thursday the 23rd of July, we get a brief window. The morning is still a bit average with a cross breeze, but the afternoon cleans right up. The wind swings light SW, going cross-offshore, and that’s a game changer. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the S, with a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a strong 904. This is a reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely and give you some proper shape. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the one session to pencil in.

After that, it’s a long haul. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of the forecast on the 5th of August, it’s a grim read. The swell sticks around, but it’s constantly battered by onshore winds, often from the SE, with gusts up to 28 mph. The energy is moderate to weak, and the conditions are just lumpy, messy, and choppy. It’s one of those runs where the ocean looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle session. Nothing to get excited about.

So, bottom line: if you can, hit that Thursday afternoon window on the 23rd. It’s the only real chance for a clean wave. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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