Weld Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Weld Road is cooking up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a period that starts with a bang. The first recommendation we get is for Monday afternoon, July 6th. Now, be warned, the swell is predicted to be a solid 12 ft from the WSW, which is pumping some serious energy into this reef (combined energy of all swells directed here of 6508). That's big. Like, experts-only territory big. The wind is cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but if you're a hardened local with the right board, it could be on. It’s not the standout, but it sets the stage.

The true standout of this whole outlook, and I mean the absolute jewel, is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. Clear skies, an 8 ft swell from the SW, and offshores from the SSE at 6 mph. That's clean. That's the kind of glassy, groomed face you dream about. This is a reef break (Weld Road), and with a 15-second period, that long-period groundswell is going to wrap in with serious shape and power. This is the session to circle. It’s not too big for a strong intermediate, but it's got the grunt to keep the crowds honest. The combined swell energy (2822) is solid.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, keeps the quality going with 8 ft from the S and clean offshore SSE winds, though the period drops to 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit more local windswell mixed in – still plenty of fun.

We get a run of really solid conditions from Friday, July 10th right through Sunday, July 12th. Friday morning is another highlight: 8 ft from the WSW, offshore SSE winds at 16 mph, and a long 18-second period. That’s premium groundswell. It's big, but for anyone comfortable in overhead surf this is pure gold. The combined swell energy (4560) is humming. Saturday and Sunday back it up with consistent 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell and light to moderate offshores. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers right through this stretch.

Then the curtain drops. From Monday, July 13th onward, things go a bit quiet in the quality department. There's a big gap of a few days with poor conditions and lumpy cross-shore winds. We see a flicker of hope on Friday, July 17th, but it’s marginal. The next real standout is Sunday afternoon, July 19th. After a long dry spell, we get a 5 ft SW swell, an offshore breeze from the SE, and glassy conditions. It’s a bit of a gamble that far out, but with that light wind and long-period swell, it could be a very pleasant surprise for those on a bigger board.

The run finishes out with a whisper on Tuesday morning, July 21st. Another very long-range call, but the forecast shows a 5 ft SW swell with glassy conditions. If that holds, it's a beautiful, clean morning on the reef. Promising, but don’t bank your life on it yet.

So, to sum it up: the second week of July is your window. Tuesday the 7th is the one to circle as the best on offer – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The later part of the outlook is a lot spottier, so make hay while the sun shines early.

Rusty.

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