Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right now, things are pretty quiet. We’ve got a small window of surfable but very ordinary waves starting Monday morning, but honestly, nothing to get excited about. The first few days are tiny, with weak, short-period energy, and the wind is all over the place. The best of the early stuff is Wednesday morning at the Udo Shrine (reef). We’ve got glassy conditions, a 2.6ft swell from the east with a 11-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 156. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to blow your mind. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

There’s a real gap from Thursday until Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon sees a bit of a pulse – a 3.0ft south-east swell, 12-second period, and clean conditions with a cross-off breeze. The energy jumps to 238, which is a solid step up. Still, it’s not a stand-out.

Now, the real standout arrives on Monday 27 July. Monday morning at Udo Shrine is where it’s at. We’ve got a 6.6ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1122. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is excellent surf, but at 6.6ft, it’s solid – for experienced surfers only. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

The second week gets wild, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. From Tuesday 28 July through to Sunday 3 August, the swell is massive – 11.5ft to 27.9ft – but the wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore, with gale-force gusts. The energy readings are huge (over 4000, and up to 24,000), but the conditions are blown out. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The reef will be a washing machine. Only the most experienced and suicidal should even think about it.

Finally, on Tuesday 4 August, there’s a cleaner window. A 7.9ft east swell with a very long 18-second period, light cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 5630. The period is so long that at a beach break, it might break too straight, but here at the reef, it could be a gem. This is exceptional for experts, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best bet is Monday 27 July morning for the clean, solid swell. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big.

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