Westport-The Groins Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, but the early part of the week is where the magic is. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit and some booties.

Westport-The Groins is the only spot on the cards, and it's a sheltered little beach/jetty setup that's fairly consistent. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so don't expect huge pits.

The action kicks off on Monday, July 27th. The morning session is where it's at. We've got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is sitting at 620, which is a solid moderate level. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the south, making for some glassy, clean lines. This is the standout window. The afternoon holds up too, with a cross-offshore breeze from the southwest keeping things tidy. Expect good, clean surf.

Tuesday, July 28th morning, we've got a bit of light rain, but the wind is still offshore from the south, blowing at 12 mph. The swell holds at 3ft from the southwest, with a long 19-second period. The energy is up to 818, which is getting into that strong category. It’s going to be a bit more powerful, but still clean and fun. The afternoon turns a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind from the WNW, making things a little bumpy.

Now, from Wednesday, July 29th onwards, things get a bit messy. The wind swings to the northwest and goes cross-onshore, which is a real shame. The swell sticks around, but it’s going to be choppy and bumpy. The combined energy drops off, and the quality goes out the window.

There’s a long stretch of poor conditions from the middle of the week through to the first week of August. The wind is just not cooperating. We do see a bump in size around Friday, August 7th, with the swell hitting 6ft, but it’s accompanied by a fresh, lumpy cross-onshore wind. It’s going to be a mess. By Saturday, August 8th, the swell is up to 7ft, but again, that cross-onshore wind is ruining it. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one, to be honest.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Sunday, August 9th morning, with a light cross-shore wind and a 5ft swell, but it’s tagged as marginal. The rest of the second week looks like more of the same – small, choppy, and not worth getting too excited about.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Monday morning, July 27th at Westport-The Groins. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and the long-period swell will have some real push. Tuesday morning is also a solid option. After that, you’re better off waiting for the next system to sort the wind out.

Rusty.

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