Trespassers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Trespassers over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, but those of you with patience are going to be rewarded. The first few days are pretty average, with a bit of a wait for the real quality. The standout session looks like it’s the first week of August, but we’ll get to that.

Right now, Tuesday afternoon (28 July) is a write-off. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but a strong 35 km/h WSW wind is ruining it. The combined energy is moderate (2130), but the conditions are poor. Wednesday (29 July) is still messy with a cross-on wind and a 7ft SSW swell, dropping to 6ft. The energy is there (2469), but it’s a choppy, marginal affair.

It’s not until Thursday morning (30 July) that we see a real shift. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light offshore from the E at 5 km/h. The water is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year. The energy is weak (494), but the word is "clean". Thursday afternoon gets even better with a glassy 4ft SSW swell (394 energy). This is the kind of session where you can just enjoy the glide.

Friday (31 July) is small but clean, with a 3ft SSW swell in the morning and a 2ft SW swell in the afternoon. The wind is light cross-offshore, and it’s clean. It’s small, but it’s rideable.

Saturday (1 August) is a step up in size but a step down in quality. A 4ft to 5ft swell from the SSW/SW, with a long 17-18 second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the NNW at 25 km/h. The energy is building (765 to 1336), but it’s a cross-chop mess. Not great.

The real standout is Sunday (2 August) and Monday (3 August). Sunday afternoon we see a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the S at 30 km/h. The energy is strong (2561), but it’s lumpy. Monday (3 August) is where it’s at. The morning has a 6ft SW swell, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 15 km/h. The energy is high (1459), and it’s clean. Monday afternoon drops to 5ft from the SW, but it’s still clean and the energy is solid (919). This is the best-looking window for a proper session.

After that, Tuesday (4 August) and Wednesday (5 August) are clean and small again, with moderate offshore winds (4ft to 3ft swells). The energy is weak (389 to 677), but the conditions are good.

Then we get into a longer-range promise. The second week of August sees a big jump in size. Friday (7 August) morning and afternoon have a solid 5ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the N. The energy is building (1067 to 1465). This looks promising.

Saturday (8 August) is an even bigger day: 8ft to 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (2904 to 1873). This is a big, clean swell, but at 8ft, it’s getting into expert territory. The long period (16s) means it’ll be a proper groundswell, so expect some power and long waits between sets.

Sunday (9 August) is a wildcard. We’ve got an 8ft to 10ft SW swell, but the wind is a strong breeze from the NNE at 40 km/h. The energy is very strong (1784 to 3069), but it’s a clean cross-offshore wind. This is big, powerful, and for experts only.

The outlook turns sour after that. From Monday (10 August) onwards, it’s a washout. The swell is huge (12ft), but the wind is onshore and strong (30 to 50 km/h), with rain. The energy is extreme (7658 to 8119), but the conditions are blown out and dangerous. The waves will be big and messy, more of a kite surfing show than a paddling session. This continues through to Wednesday (12 August) with no let-up.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Monday (3 August) for a clean, solid session, and keep an eye on Saturday (8 August) and Sunday (9 August) for a big, powerful, expert-only swell if the wind holds. The last few days of the outlook are a loss.

Rusty.

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