Villa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Villa, but the wind and tide conditions are going to keep things from being truly epic. The water’s sitting at 70°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real bonus if you’re paddling out without a wetsuit.

The first decent option kicks off on Sunday afternoon, July 5th. Villa (a reef break) is picking up a solid 4ft of SW groundswell at 19 seconds – that’s a very long period, meaning proper energy, nice shaped waves, and long lulls between sets. The combined energy is pumping (1521). Winds are light cross-onshore from the south at 6 mph, so it’ll have a few bumps but still be rideable. This is an advanced wave, and with crowds listed as often, expect a few locals out. For the time being, that Sunday arvo is your best early call.

Moving into Monday, July 6th, the swell builds to 5ft but the period drops a touch to 17 seconds. Wind stays light cross-onshore in the morning, swinging to a light onshore in the afternoon. Energy is still strong (1852 in the morning). But with the higher size (over 5ft) and that cross-onshore wind, it’ll be a bit more challenging – still good for experienced surfers, but beginners might want to sit this one out.

Tuesday, July 7th holds similar size (5ft, 16 seconds) with light onshore wind. Energy drops a notch (1172). Not a standout, but there’s still waves to be had if you’re keen.

From Wednesday, July 8th through the middle of the following week, the swell slowly fades. Heights hover between 3ft and 5ft, with periods around 13-16 seconds. Winds stay light and mostly cross-onshore. Energy levels are moderate to weak (569 to 976). The scores are all marginal – nothing to get excited about, but if you’re desperate and the tide lines up, you’ll find something to surf.

Friday, July 10th sees a bit of a pulse: 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with light onshore wind in the morning and light cross-onshore in the arvo. Energy sits around 887. Not a ripper, but workable.

Come Saturday, July 11th, the wind goes near glassy in the morning – light onshore from the SSW at just 3 mph. Swell is 4ft at 13 seconds. That’s one of the cleaner windows, even though the energy is lower (542). That morning session could be nice.

Then we hit a long stretch of poor quality. From Sunday, July 12th right through to Saturday, July 18th, conditions are marginal to poor. Winds pick up to 9-12 mph, making things choppy, and the swell stays small (3ft to 4ft) with short-to-moderate periods (12-15 seconds). Combined energy drops below 600 most of the time. This is not worth paddling out for unless you’re just trying to get wet. Kite surfers might find it more interesting if the wind holds.

Finally, Sunday, July 19th and Monday, July 20th offer a last gasp of tiny swell (2ft to 3ft) but the period on Monday is a miserable 7 seconds – all chop, no push. Not recommended.

Best on offer: That Sunday afternoon, July 5th session at Villa is the true standout. 4ft of long-period SW groundswell, light wind, and heaps of energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick of the 16-day window. Second best is the Saturday morning, July 11th – lighter wind means cleaner faces, even if the swell is smaller.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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