13th Beach-The Beacon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for 13th Beach-The Beacon. It’s a mixed bag over the next two and a bit weeks, with a fair bit of waiting and a few windows that’ll fire up proper. The water’s sitting at 55.4°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The week kicks off on Monday the 27th of July with a modest 4.3 ft SW swell pushing through, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (430), and the surf is clean but only marginal – not enough to get super excited about. Monday afternoon sees the wind pick up a bit, and the swell holds, but it’s still just a so-so start.

Tuesday the 28th shows a slight bump, with the swell building to 5.2 ft from the SW and the period stretching to 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 967, which is solid moderate energy. Wind stays cross-off from the NNW, but it’s a fresh 19 mph. This keeps the surf clean but a little on the wind-affected side. Tuesday afternoon the swell nudges 5.9 ft with a 15-second period, and the energy climbs to 1382. The wind swings to the NW at 22 mph, still cross-off, so it’s clean but pushing harder. This is a solid intermediate session, but not the standout.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is a write-off. That SW swell jumps to 13.1 ft, with a massive 8338 energy – strong stuff – but the wind is a cross-on from the SW at 22 mph. That means lumpy, blown-out conditions. Not for the paddle. This is more kite-surf territory if you’re into that. Thursday the 30th has the swell dropping back to 6.9 ft, but the wind is cross or cross-on, keeping it choppy and messy. Not your day.

Friday the 31st of July is where it gets interesting. The swell has settled to 4.6 ft from the SW with a 12-second period, so decent energy (588). But the real story is Friday afternoon: the wind drops to a glassy ESE at 3 mph, and the surf turns glassy. That’s clean, lined-up waves with a hint of punch. This is one of the best on offer – a classic, sweet session for a confident intermediate.

Saturday the 1st of August follows up with a clean morning – 3.9 ft SW swell, light offshore from the N at 6 mph, and combined energy of 759. The water’s clean, and it’s a nice paddle. But the true standout is Saturday afternoon: the swell holds at 5.6 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and the energy hits 2176. Wind is a light cross-off from the NE. This is groundswell goodness – long, powerful lines that will bend around the sandbar perfectly. This is for experienced surfers; the size is fine, but the power is real. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Sunday the 2nd of August stays similar in size, with 5.6 ft and 4.9 ft SW swell, but the wind is up again – 16 to 19 mph from the N and NNW. It’s cross-off, so clean, but those longer-period swells with that much wind can make it tricky to get into the right spot. Still a solid day for the keen.

From Monday the 3rd through to Wednesday the 5th of August, things go south. The wind turns onshore and strong, with 4.9 ft to 5.2 ft SW swell but poor conditions. This is a dead patch, not worth the drive. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see a recovery – 4.3 ft to 4.9 ft SW swell, mostly clean with cross-off or cross winds, but the energy is moderate. It’s surfable but not a standout.

Saturday the 8th of August is your second standout. The swell drops to 3.6 ft in the morning, but the wind is glassy offshore from the NNE at 3 mph. The period is 14 seconds, so it’s a clean, small groundswell with good shape. Saturday afternoon the swell drops to 3.0 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is 825, which is decent for that size. This is a sneaky good day for a longboard or a fish – clean, glassy, and the waves will be peeling.

Sunday the 9th of August picks up again with 4.3 ft SW swell

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