Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at Third Reef, and honestly, the next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a pain for most of it, with a lot of cross-on conditions keeping things choppy and messy.

The first real chance to get something decent is on Saturday, July 4th. Saturday afternoon is where it’s at, with a glassy surface and a clean 5ft swell coming from the NW. The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sittin’ around 53°F, but that’s nothin’ a good wetsuit won’t fix. This is a reef break, so it handles a long period swell well, and it’s got some decent energy pumping. It’s a bit tricky though – the break is fairly consistent, and crowds can be a problem sometimes, so get out there early if you can.

After that, it gets a bit frustrating. There’s some pulsey SSW groundswell coming in from July 5th onwards, but it’s mostly cross-on wind and poor surf conditions until about July 15th. You see some really long period swell in there—18, 19, even 20 seconds—but the wind just won’t cooperate, making it a bumpy, lumpy mess with moderate to fresh breezes.

The big standout is later in the second week, on Friday, July 17th. The morning shows a solid 7ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is cranked up – that’s strong, powerful stuff. But the afternoon is the real gem. The wind drops to glassy, and we get a 8ft NW swell with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. It’s too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of skill, that’s a session you won’t forget.

Overall, there’s a lot of waiting for the right moment, but Saturday afternoon, July 4th, and Friday afternoon, July 17th, are your best bets. Keep an eye on those windows.

Rusty

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