Whale Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. We're looking at Whale Rock, and the next 16 days are a mixed bag—some real promise, but you've got to be patient and pick your moments.

First up, the water temp is sitting around 71°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

The good stuff doesn't really kick in until the following week. The first few days are pretty average—there's swell around, but the wind is messy. Saturday morning (July 11th) has a 7ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, which gives it some grunt, but the cross wind messes up the face. The combined energy is high at 1379, but it's not going to be pretty. That afternoon gets worse with stronger onshore wind. Sunday and Monday are similar—surf is there but the wind is all wrong.

Now, Tuesday morning (July 14th) is where it starts to look interesting. We've got a 6ft swell from the east-southeast with a 9-second period, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the southwest. That's clean. The energy is a solid 564, and it's shaping up to be a good session. This is a standout for the week—a window of real quality.

Keep an eye on Friday July 17th through Saturday July 18th. Friday afternoon sees a 12ft groundswell from the south-southwest, but it's a long 12-second period, which means it's got serious power (energy at 3231). The wind is cross-off, so it's clean, but that size is only for experienced surfers at Whale Rock. Saturday morning (July 18th) drops a bit to 8ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the energy is massive at 3212. Wind is light and cross-off—this is the best on offer. Clean, powerful, and solid. But be aware, this spot is inconsistent and crowds are sometimes a factor, so pick your time.

Later in the second week, on Monday July 20th, we get a nice little window. The morning has a 5ft swell from the south-southeast, cross-off wind, and it's clean. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft swell—a perfect small-wave session for those who want it mellow. After that, the swell drops right off and the wind picks up, so it's a waiting game again.

The last week of the period is mostly blown out with strong onshore wind or just small, weak swell. Energy values drop below 200, and the wind is a problem. There's a chance on Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd mornings with clean, small swell, but it's barely breaking 3ft.

Overall, the real standout is the Saturday morning (July 18th) session at Whale Rock. Big, clean, powerful south swell. If you're an expert, that's your call. The Tuesday morning (July 14th) is the best of the earlier part for most surfers—clean, manageable, and fun.

Rusty.

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