Walkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Walkers over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions, with no real standouts to get excited about.

The first decent swell kicks in on Monday the 13th of July, with waves around 5 ft coming from the east. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is only moderate (317), and with a short period of 8 seconds, the waves are going to be weak and choppy. Water temp is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year.

That pattern pretty much sets the tone. From Tuesday the 14th through to Sunday the 19th, we’re stuck with the same story: east to east-northeast swells between 5 ft and 7 ft, but it’s all cross-onshore wind, mostly 16 to 22 mph. The swell period stays short, between 7 and 8 seconds, so the energy is moderate at best, peaking at 519 on the 18th. That’s the biggest swell of the period, but at 7 ft with that onshore blow, it’s more of a messy, lumpy mess than anything rideable. It’s a beach break setup, so with the wind howling offshore, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week doesn’t get any kinder. The 20th through the 24th of July keeps the same cross-onshore breeze, with swells ranging from 4 ft to 6 ft. The energy dips to as low as 138 on the 22nd, which is weak. On the 24th, we get a brief moment of offshore wind, but it’s still a fresh 19 to 22 mph breeze, and the swell is only 5 ft to 6 ft with a short period. The conditions are still described as “poor,” so don’t get your hopes up.

The final days, from the 25th to the 28th of July, are more of the same: east to east-northeast swells, 5 ft to 6 ft, with cross-onshore winds and moderate to fresh breezes. The energy never gets strong, staying in the 200s to 400s.

There’s no standout window here. The whole 16-day stretch is a long gap with no decent surf. The only constant is Walkers, and it’s just not cooperating. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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