Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer.

Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a rough stretch for us. We're looking at a solid 14 days where the conditions are just going to be a grind. The swell's there, don't get me wrong, but the wind is the enemy. That stiff ENE breeze just won't let up, hammering the coast for the first two weeks straight, making a mess of everything. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so you can't blame the cold.

For that whole first fortnight, from July 7th right through to July 20th, it's the same story. You've got a consistent 6 ft to 8 ft of short-period, wind-churned swell from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate, but it doesn't matter because that wind is blowing a solid 22 mph straight on or cross-on. The wave comment keeps saying "poor surf conditions" and the model is giving it a big fat zero every time. It’s just lumpy, choppy, and uninviting. For the beginners out there, that 7 ft+ size is going to be a handful even in good conditions, and in this mess, it’s a no-go.

For a window like this with that much onshore wind and a beach/reef setup, honestly, this looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a paddle board. I'd be parking the longboard and taking up a different hobby for a bit.

Now, there is a little flicker of hope. Once we get to July 21st, things start to shift. The swell drops right down to 4 ft from the East, but look at that period – a massive 16 seconds. That's proper long-period groundswell energy. The combined wave energy jumps right up, which is strong. The wind finally eases down to a moderate 12 mph. The catch? It's still a cross-on wind, so it'll be a bit choppy, and the model still calls it "marginal." The swell direction is East, and this break needs NE swell to really line up, so it's not a perfect fit.

It's still the standout of the whole 16-day period, but only because everything else is so bad. The 21st of July morning is the only time I'd even think about paddling out, and even then, keep your expectations low. It's going to be clean-ish and the energy will be there in the water, but that cross-shore wind might spoil the face. I'd still be wary of the crowds, as the place is "sometimes" busy.

So, the call is: two weeks of pure frustration, then a glimmer of hope on the 21st that’s worth a look but nothing to get the heart racing too much.

Rusty.

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