Velzy Land Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Velzy Land.

Alright, brace yourselves because it's going to be a pretty quiet stretch for a while. We’ve got a massive gap with hardly anything rideable. The first week and a half are basically a write-off for any decent waves. You're looking at tiny, weak swells and a lot of cross-shore wind making things messy. It's one of those periods where you might as well save your energy or do a bit of maintenance on your board.

The first real glimmer of something doesn't show up until Tuesday the 18th of August. Even then, it’s not going to blow your mind. Tuesday morning sees a little bump from the WNW at 1ft, but the period is a long 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. For a reef break like Velzy Land, that long period can actually be a good thing, shaping up the wave nicely. The wind is a light offshore from the SE, so the surface will be clean. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting at 64. The swell is tiny, so it's more about just getting wet than scoring anything memorable.

Then we skip ahead to Thursday the 20th of August. The afternoon shows a bit more life. We get a SW groundswell pushing in at 2ft with a really long 18-second period. That's a very long period for Velzy Land, and it often means better shaped, more powerful waves for a reef setup. The wind stays light offshore from the ENE, keeping things glassy. The combined swell energy reaches 180, which is finally a moderately energetic feel compared to the total flatness before it.

That Friday the 21st looks similar, with the SW swell holding at 2ft and still a solid 16-second period. The wind is still offshore from the E at 12 mph, keeping the surface pristine. This is probably the most consistent stretch of the whole forecast.

Considering the whole 16-day window, the standout is Thursday afternoon, the 20th, and Friday morning, the 21st of August. The wind is light and offshore, giving us glassy conditions, and that long-period groundswell from the SW will bring some proper shape to the reef. It’s small, so don't expect big drops, but for the best quality waves on offer, that's where you want to be. The water temp is 80°F, which is bang on average for the time of year.

Remember, this is a very exposed reef for advanced surfers and it can get crowded. For the Thursday and Friday window, you might have to share the peak.

Stay patient, lads.

- Rusty

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