Walkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

## Imperial

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I'm looking at this forecast and it's a bit of a tough one to swallow. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent, clean surf. We're looking at a solid blank run from now all the way through to the 28th of July with no real recommendations to speak of.

The main issue is that persistent easterly wind. It's just hammering the coast from the get-go, blowing 15 to 22 mph, mostly cross-onshore, which is going to wreck whatever shape the swell might try to offer. We've got a constant run of swell at Walkers, starting around 5 ft to 6 ft early on, but it's short-period windswell, only 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is just making it lumpy and choppy. The combined swell energy is moderate (364 initially), but it's all just messy.

The swell actually builds a bit. By the 18th of July, we're looking at waves around 7 ft, and by the 19th, it's pushing 7 ft with the energy jumping up to 542 (moderate/strong). The problem is the wind doesn't let up. It's still a fresh, lumpy cross-onshore mess. There's a glimmer on the 22nd of July afternoon where the wind goes straight onshore, but at 5 ft and 7 seconds, it's still not going to be pretty.

Look, for a spot like Walkers, consistent and exposed to the NE, this is just a long stretch of onshore agony. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but that's small comfort when you're getting battered by a side-shore breeze. There's no standout here, no hidden gem. If you're a kitesurfer, this constant side-shore wind might be your jam, but for a paddle surfer, it's a hard pass. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it's a solid two weeks of waiting.

Rusty.

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