Whale Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got a few solid windows to get excited about. The first few days are pretty quiet, so don't rush out. We're waiting on a bigger pulse of energy to arrive.

The standout of the whole forecast is without a doubt Whale Rock on Friday, July 10th. The morning is shaping up to be the pick of the entire period. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, giving those waves some serious grunt and shape. The combined energy is a massive 2996, which is strong. The wind is light and offshore, so the faces will be clean and lined up. This is excellent surf, but at this size, it's definitely for experienced surfers only. The tide and conditions should be firing. This is a coral reef break, so it can be a bit fickle and crowds are possible, but with conditions like this, it should be worth the paddle out.

Before that, Wednesday, July 8th morning offers a taste of what's to come. The swell is a small 2ft from the SSW, but it's backed by a 14-second period and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 202, so it's mild, but those conditions will be perfect for a clean, small wave session if you're after something mellow.

Thursday, July 9th morning picks up, with a 6ft SSW swell (13 seconds) and a clean offshore wind. The energy jumps to 1068, so it's building, but it's still a bit of a building phase. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind.

Then comes Friday, July 10th morning – that's the big one as I mentioned. The afternoon wind swings onshore, so it's a morning mission.

Now, after that peak, Sunday, July 12th morning sees a drop in size to 3ft, but the wind is clean offshore. The energy is 661, so it's a smaller, cleaner option for a more relaxed session.

Looking further ahead, Tuesday, July 14th has some potential. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the SSE and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 2520, which is strong. That afternoon also looks clean with a 7ft swell and glassy wind. This is another one for the experienced crew, as the size is up there.

The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can probably get away with a spring suit or even a shorty.

After that, the surf settles down again heading into the third week of July, with smaller, less consistent swells and more onshore wind. The last real shout for something decent is Friday, July 17th morning, with a 6ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, giving a combined energy of 1095, but the wind is cross-shore, so it won't be as clean.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best window is the morning of Friday, July 10th at Whale Rock for the big, clean groundswell. If that's too heavy, the morning of Tuesday, July 14th is another solid option for bigger waves. For a smaller, cleaner session, the morning of Wednesday, July 8th or Sunday, July 12th are your best bets.

Rusty.

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