Whale Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what’s going on at Whale Rock.

First off, the start of this run is a bit of a letdown. Monday's a write-off with a messy cross-onshore breeze and marginal conditions. The water temp is nothing special for this time of year, just your average July reading.

But hang tight, because Tuesday the 14th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell rolling in from the east, and the wind is set to go glass in the morning. That’s the kind of start that gets a guy out of bed early. The wave energy is moderate (712) and it’s a solid offering for experienced surfers. This is the standout session of the first week. Just keep in mind the optimum swell direction is from the south, so this east swell might wrap in a little tricky.

The rest of the week is touch and go. Wednesday and Thursday are messy with cross-shore winds, and the swell drops off. By Friday, the wind is howling, and conditions are poor. Saturday the 18th brings a bigger pulse (7ft) from the south, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not a winner. A solid south groundswell arrives on the 22nd and 23rd, with energy jumping over 1500 (strong), but the wind stays cross-shore, messing with the shape. That’s a pattern for you – potential, but not clean.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 26th morning is another absolute gem. The wind goes glass again, and we get chest-high 4ft swell from the south-southwest. It’s clean, it’s fun, and the energy is moderate (808). That’s your second standout – a glassy, clean session. The afternoon on the same day though, the swell jumps to 12ft – that is serious size (3744 energy) – but the wind turns to a choppy cross-onshore. That one is for experts only, and even then, it’s messy.

The back half of the outlook sees the swell holding in the 5ft to 8ft range through to the end, but the wind is mostly a problem. It’s a reef break known for being inconsistent, and that holds true here. You’re hunting for those brief windows of glass. For the most part, it’s a waiting game with a couple of killer mornings.

The bottom line: the best bet is Tuesday the 14th morning for the glass and chest-high east swell, and Sunday the 26th morning for another glassy, clean South swell. Mark those dates.

Rusty.

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