13th Ave South Surfside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—it's a pretty bleak run.

The forecast opens on Friday the 3rd of July, but honestly, there's nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple at 1ft from the ESE, and the period is short and weak. The energy is in the gutter at 25 (weak), and on top of that, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore pretty much from the get-go. This is a beginner spot and it's inconsistent at the best of times, so we're starting off with a real flat spell.

We go through the entire first weekend—Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th—with zero surf to speak of. The swell stays below 1ft and the energy readings are in the single digits to low twenties. Even though Saturday morning is glassy, there's just no water moving.

Monday the 6th sees a slight bump in swell to 3ft from the south, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds. That's pure windswell, messy and weak, with an energy of 62 (still weak). Wind swings cross-shore but it's not clean.

Tuesday the 7th is the first time we see a bit of life. A south-southwest swell of 4ft with a 6-second period rolls in, and the energy hits 126 (moderate). Early morning has a clean look with a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. That's the best we'll see for a while, but it's still only a "poor surf conditions" call. For the size, it's rideable for the beginner crew, but it's not a standout.

After that, the rest of the week and into the second week is a slog. There's a small window on Thursday the 9th morning where the conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" with a 3ft south swell and a glassy start, but the energy is still low at 80. Friday the 10th has a bigger push to 4ft from the south with moderate energy (152), but the periods are short and the winds get messy again. For a spot that rarely sees consistent quality, this is a long, drawn-out nothing burger.

From around the 11th of July right through to the 18th of July, it's all under 3ft, weak energy (mostly under 60), and choppy onshore or cross-shore winds. There's nothing that qualifies as a proper surf session. This is a classic example of a blank run that's normal for this area when the conditions don't line up.

So, if you're itching for a paddle, the best bet is that Tuesday the 7th morning, but keep expectations low—it's a tiny window of mediocrity, not a day to write home about.

Rusty.

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