Trespassers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Trespassers.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag in this 16-day window. The first few days actually open with some clean, rideable surf, but there’s a long stretch of poor conditions and strong winds that starts on August 1st and hangs around for the better part of a week. If you’re keen to get wet, your best window is the very start and then a solid upswing around August 6th.

Thursday July 30th is where we kick off. Morning surf is 4ft of SSW swell with a long 13-second period – a nice groundswell. Winds are light offshore from the ESE, keeping it clean. Combined energy is moderate at 483, and the water is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year. Afternoon glass-off conditions with a 4ft SW swell. This is a solid little day. Friday July 31st drops a bit in size to 3ft, but still clean in the morning with cross-off winds. It’s surfable, just a step down. Then everything goes south.

From Saturday August 1st right through to about Tuesday August 4th, we’re dealing with strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf quality. The 1st has a 4ft swell, but strong northerly winds and a long 18-second period make it tricky at this reef. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are write-offs with onshore and cross-on winds hammering the break. There’s a long gap here where you’re better off sitting it out.

The break in the weather comes Tuesday August 4th. Winds drop right off into glassy conditions, and while the swell is small at 3ft, the 14-second period from the SW will give you some clean, fun lines. This is one of the only decent windows in that first week.

Now, the real standout is Thursday August 6th. This is your best bet. Morning and afternoon both offer 5ft of SW swell, period around 15-16 seconds, and light cross-off winds from the NE and ENE. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1676 in the morning and 1561 in the afternoon. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Clean conditions and solid long-period groundswell. This is the day to call in sick for.

Friday August 7th still has 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with cross-off winds, but the forecast flags marginal tide issues. Still worth a look if you missed Thursday. After that, it gets ugly again. Saturday the 8th is small with strong gusty winds, and Sunday the 9th through to August 14th is a write-off. We’re talking onshore winds, huge swells over 10ft with wind chop, and persistent poor conditions. The swell on the 9th is 10ft with a combined energy of 3611, but with 25 mph onshore winds, it’s just a messy, dangerous wall of water.

So, to sum it up: hit Thursday July 30th and Friday July 31st for a fun little warm-up. Skip the first week of August. The absolute best is Thursday August 6th with clean, strong groundswell. After that, the whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with those big, windy days.

Stay patient, and pick your day.

Rusty

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