The Wharf Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The Wharf is a consistent reef break that usually handles a south swell, but this stretch is a tough one. The problem is that for the entire 16-day window, we’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions. There’s no standout session, no real window where it all comes together.

The first recommendation is for Friday, the 31st of July, but honestly, it’s a write-off. The swell is a weak 3ft from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is a solid 19 mph onshore from the southeast. The combined energy is only moderate at 469, and the water’s a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s a total mess.

Saturday morning (1st August) is no better – 3ft south swell, but the onshore wind is still up at 16 mph. The same story continues through Sunday and Monday; the swell ticks up to 4ft with a 12-second period, yet the wind never swings offshore. It’s just onshore breeze after onshore breeze, ruining any chance of clean lines.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a long, frustrating gap. There are no good options. The wind stays strong and onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either small or, when it does start to build, it’s accompanied by howling winds. By the 7th of August, the swell hits 4ft from the south, but the wind is a brutal 28 mph onshore. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1678, but it’s unsurfable. Honestly, a setup like this, with that much wind and a beach-break feel, would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The final week of the outlook is more of the same. The swell drops right off, with nothing over 3ft, and the wind is still cross or onshore. There’s a brief moment on the 12th of August where the wind goes cross-offshore, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft – not enough to ride. The combined energy plummets to 149.

There’s simply nothing to get excited about here. It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when the trade winds lock in. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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