Whipsiderry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.

Honestly, the next week or so is looking pretty bleak. The first good surf we’re seeing is a long way off, and we’ve got a real run of flat, messy, and wind-affected days to get through first. From the 23rd of July right through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, the swell is tiny and weak, and the wave comment is basically "poor" every time. The odd bump shows up, like a 4ft swell on the 25th, but it’s accompanied by a 19 mph breeze, so it’s just a lumpy mess. You’re looking at a solid 8-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The wait might be worth it, though. The real action kicks off on the 1st of August. Saturday morning, the swell is starting to push in from the west at 8ft, with a 10-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the south-southwest. The combined energy jumps to 1131 (moderate wave energy), and the wave comment is "marginal but questionable tide conditions." By Saturday afternoon, it’s even better: 10ft from the west, same 10-second period, and that same clean cross-off wind. The energy is up to 1637 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is the standout. The swell direction is a solid match for the optimum WNW, and the conditions are looking clean. However, at 10ft, this is expert-only territory. It’s going to be a big, powerful groundswell, and Whipsiderry (Cornwall) can handle it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Crowds are a possibility here, so get there early.

Sunday the 2nd of August still has some size, with a 7ft west swell and a 10-second period in the morning, and a cross-off wind. The energy is down to 761 (moderate wave energy), but it’s still a solid option for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore, and the quality drops off.

After that, it’s a quick fade. The 3rd and 4th of August are back to poor, with fresh cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. The 5th and 6th are more of the same – onshore wind and tiny waves. The 7th of August tries to send a little bump, but it’s under 3ft with a strong onshore breeze, so it’s a no-go.

So, the call is clear. Forget the next week. Circle the 1st and 2nd of August. Saturday the 1st is the pick of the bunch, with that big, clean, cross-off swell. It’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in, but it’s the one worth watching.

Stay frothy.
Rusty

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