Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because Wategos is about to put on a bit of a show, but we’ve got to wade through some flat spells first.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We kick off with a bit of a pulse, then it drops right off for a week or so, before a big, solid swell rolls in right at the end of the forecast. You’ll want to be patient for the good stuff.

Alright, let’s start with now. Thursday morning, July 9th, is actually the first run of surf we’ve got. Wategos is seeing a 8 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, carrying a strong energy reading of 1313. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit of a handful for the beginners, but the water’s at 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year. Thursday afternoon actually looks a touch better, with the wind turning offshore from the SSE, still 12 mph, and the swell easing slightly to 7 ft. A solid day.

But then, mate, the wheels fall off. From Friday, July 10th through to July 22nd, it’s a proper drought. The swell drops to nothing – we’re talking 1.0 ft, 0.7 ft, the odd 3 ft – and the energy readings are pitiful, mostly in the double digits. For nearly two weeks, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is okay at times, but with no swell, it’s a flat lake.

Now, here’s the standout. Mark your calendar for July 24th, Friday morning. The swell jumps back with a vengeance. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft SE groundswell, with a period of 11 seconds and a massive energy of 2438. The wind goes glassy – just a slight air from the WSW. This is the one. The waves are going to be big and powerful, carrying a lot of water. The break is a point, so it should handle the size well, but this is definitely for experienced surfers only. That size is well over the 8 ft mark. The morning is glassy, but the afternoon brings a light cross-on, so don’t sleep in. July 23rd is also big, with 12 ft to 13 ft, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, so the 24th morning is the clear winner.

This wave energy is described as strong to very strong. The combined energy of all swells directed here on the 24th morning is 2438.

So, the game plan: suffer through the flat spell from the 10th to the 22nd, then get ready for a big, powerful, glassy morning at Wategos on Friday, July 24th. That’s the pick of the entire 16 days.

Rusty.

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