Velzyland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Velzyland.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a small window of clean, workable surf hidden in the middle of the week. The opening days are a bit of a write-off, but don’t write it off completely – there’s a couple of mornings that’ll be worth the paddle.

The first chance to get wet comes on Wednesday 15th July. It’s not a classic, but the morning session has a 5ft SE swell rolling in with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (534). The wind is light and cross from the SSW, which means the surface will have a bit of texture, but it’s rideable. The water is sitting at 74°, which is bang on normal for the time of year – no surprises there. The afternoon cleans up wind-wise with a light SE onshore, but the energy drops a touch. Still, it’s a marginal call.

Thursday 16th is a no-go. The wind goes cross-onshore and picks up, making a mess of the 5ft swell. Leave it.

Friday 17th morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNE with a light breeze. The combined energy sits at 435 (moderate). The 11-second period gives the waves some shape. This is the standout morning of the week – clean, lined up, and a proper reef break vibe. The wind will keep it glassy. It’s a fairly consistent setup, but crowds are possible, so get in early.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th mornings also offer clean conditions with the wind swinging cross-offshore from the north. The swell drops to 4ft-4ft, but the period shortens to 7-8 seconds on Saturday, which is a bit weak. The energy is moderate (253 and 166). Saturday’s wave state is clean, but the swell is a bit jumbled. Sunday is “surfable but very ordinary” – you’ll get a few, but it’s not firing.

From Monday 20th onwards, the swell fades fast. The combined energy drops way down, falling into the low two-digit or even single-digit range by the end of the week. From Tuesday 21st afternoon through to Thursday 30th, the swell is tiny – 0.3ft to 2ft – and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. There’s a brief spike on Sunday 26th afternoon with a 3ft SSW swell and 8-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore with chop, so it’s not worth the drive.

The best bet is Friday 17th morning. That’s the one. Clean, lined up, moderate energy. The rest of the 16 days is a long stretch of small, wind-affected soup. It’s a typical quiet spell for the area, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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