Watermans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Watermans has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off with a bit of a slow burner, but there's a definite pulse of energy coming through. The first few days are all about a solid, long-period SW groundswell. This swell is packing some serious punch, with the combined energy of all swells directed here hitting a strong 1270 on Tuesday morning. That's a lot of water moving. For a reef break, that long period (14-17 seconds) is a beautiful thing – it means the waves will have real shape and power, and the sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing too wild there.

The standout window is undoubtedly Saturday, the 1st of August. We've got a solid 10ft SW groundswell rolling in, with an excellent period of 15 seconds. The energy is massive, reading 3556 in the morning and 3784 in the afternoon. That's a serious amount of power. To top it off, we have light, clean offshore winds from the ESE and SE all day. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The waves will be big, powerful, and perfect. This is expert territory for sure, but for those who can handle it, it's going to be a session to remember.

Before that, the run-up has some good, clean moments. The afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of July looks fun with a 5ft SW swell and light NE winds. And Friday morning, the 31st of July, has a 6ft WSW swell with clean, cross-off winds, though the conditions are a bit of a lottery.

After that Saturday peak, the consistency drops off. Sunday the 2nd of August still has some good energy (8ft WSW) but the winds are a bit more mixed. Then we hit a rough patch. Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and 4th of August are marred by rain and onshore winds, making the conditions messy despite the swell size. Things get completely blown out from the 6th of August right through to the 9th of August. We're looking at huge, 13ft to 15ft swells, but with vicious onshore winds. This is kitesurfing territory, not paddle surfing. It's a write-off.

We finally get a clean-up from the 10th of August, with a 8ft to 8ft SW swell and light winds, but the period has dropped, and the energy is only moderate. The last few days of the forecast are a bit of a mixed bag with some marginal conditions and a big blow on the 12th of August.

So, the clear winner is the 1st of August. Big, clean, and powerful. Get on it if you're experienced. The rest of the window has a few moments, but nothing else that really shines.

Rusty.

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