Villa Bonita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's get into it. We’re focusing on Villa Bonita, and it’s looking like a solid run of waves coming through. The water's sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The first good session kicks off on Monday morning, July 13th. It’s cloudy, but the wind is glassy from the NNW, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell pushing in with a moderate energy reading (497). It’s a nice, clean start to the week.

Tuesday morning, July 14th, is shaping up even better. The swell drops a fraction to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is a slight cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. The combined energy is up to 561, so there’s a bit more punch in the water. This is a very good session.

Friday morning, July 17th, is a real standout. Clear skies, glassy wind from the north, and a clean 3ft SSW swell. The energy is a solid 512, and the conditions are described as very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar for the first week.

Then we get to the big one. Monday morning, July 20th. The swell is up to a solid 4ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy from the NE, and the combined energy is pumping at 1087. This is an excellent session, but that 4ft is getting into the territory where it's better for experienced surfers. Because it's a long-period swell, a point break or reef setup would be ideal, but Villa Bonita is exposed, so it should handle it.

Looking further out, the week of July 20th has some real highlights. Thursday morning, July 23rd, has a glassy 4ft SW swell with a shorter 10-second period, but the energy is a strong 674. Good waves, clean.

The absolute standout of the whole 16-day window is Sunday morning, July 26th. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a very strong 1234, and it’s glassy with a NW wind. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have heaps of energy and shape, but it might close out a bit at a beach break, so keep your wits about you.

Monday morning, July 27th, is also excellent, with a 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, glassy NNW wind, and energy at 1055. A very strong finish to the forecast.

There are a few afternoons that get messy with cross-onshore winds, so stick to the mornings for the best of it. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so expect a few others out there, especially on the standout mornings.

Overall, the best on offer is definitely the Sunday, July 26th, session, with Monday, July 20th, and Monday, July 27th, being close runners-up. Get on it.

Rusty

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