Trigg Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for the local stretch. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s not all peaches and cream. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real quality to be had if you’re patient and pick your moments.

The opening weekend, Saturday the 4th, is a bit of a tease. Trigg Beach is showing a 5ft SW swell pushing through with a very long period of 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell, but the wind is cross-off. There’s a fair bit of energy in the water (1794), but the call is marginal. The water’s sitting about average for the time of year. Sunday the 5th takes a big dip – the swell drops to 3ft, the wind gets messy, and it’s a write-off. Monday the 6th though, that’s where the spark returns. The swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 3222. The wind is cross-off from the SE, which is clean. It’s a powerful swell, but at that size and with that long period, it’s going to be lining up really well. The rip currents will be pulling, but the sets will be worth the paddle.

For the standout session, you’ve got to look at Tuesday morning, the 7th of July. This is the clear winner. The swell is still a solid 8ft from the WSW, 15-second period, and the energy is massive at 3130. The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, almost glassy. The forecast says "excellent for experienced surfers" and that’s spot on. This is big, powerful, clean surf. The peak will be holding shape, and with the offshore flow, it’ll be a beauty. It’s a bit much for the average paddler, but for the crew that can handle it, this is the day to be out.

The following week is a bit of a rollercoaster. Wednesday the 8th is still good with a 6ft swell and clean conditions, but the standout is Monday the 13th of July. The morning shows a 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period and 2933 energy, with clean cross-off wind. The afternoon is even better – 7ft from the WSW, 16 seconds, and a light offshore wind, dropping to 2599 energy. That’s another day of excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers.

The end of the run gets a bit wild. The 17th of July sees a big 10ft to 12ft swell, but it’s absolutely hammered by a strong cross-onshore wind hitting 28 mph. That’s a messy, blown-out mess. The energy is huge (4670+), but it’s not for paddling. That’s a kite-surfing setup if ever I saw one. The 18th and 19th of July clean up a bit, with the 19th offering a 6ft swell and a clean cross-off wind, a nice way to finish the run.

So, overall: the best on offer is Tuesday morning, the 7th of July for the big, clean, powerful surf. The Monday the 13th of July is a close second for quality. Get on it, but be smart about the size.

Rusty.

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