Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Wraps over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The numbers just aren’t there. We’ve got a brutal stretch of onshore winds – mostly from the ENE, often gusting 19-25 mph – that’s gonna trash the surface from morning 'til night. The swell is coming from the wrong direction too, ENE, which is onshore here, and while the period is short on most days, it’s not even making up for it with any kind of quality. There’s a long period of grim skies from the start.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning session sees a solid 10ft NE swell with a 11-second period, and the combined swell energy is strong (1833). The wind is a light NNW breeze at 6 mph, which is cross-shore. But here’s the kicker: the model straight-up says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a pass for most of us. The afternoon on the 29th though, now that’s our one true standout. The wind swings light S at 6 mph, turning cross-offshore, and the conditions are described as clean. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the ENE with a 10-second period and moderate energy (798). This is the only session in the entire run that’s flagged as “very good surf conditions.” If you’re surfing Wraps, you want to be there Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. The water temp is about average for this time of year at 80°.

After that little window, it’s back to the grind. The wind swings back onshore from the ENE and gets stronger. Swell stays around 5ft to 8ft, but with periods dropping to 7 or 8 seconds and relentless wind, it’s a messy, lumpy, onshore mess. The energy figures are moderate, but the wind just kills any chance of a clean wave. The whole second week is a write-off, with onshore winds and poor surf conditions across the board. Honestly, for most of this period, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that sort of thing.

So, to sum it up: one golden window on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. Mark it. The rest is a long, frustrating wait. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, it’s a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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