Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards.

Right from the get-go, this stretch looks like a tough one. The entire 16-day forecast window is a write-off for surf at Wraps. I’m talking about a blank run that goes from Monday the 6th of July all the way through to Monday the 20th of July before anything remotely interesting shows up, and even then, it’s still not good.

We’ve got persistent strong onshore winds from the ENE, blowing directly onto the beach. That’s a killer for surf quality. The swell’s mostly coming from the same direction, so it’s all wind-slop, with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, gutless, bumpy surf. The combined energy (119 to 611) is moderate at times, but it’s just messy. Cross-onshore winds on Wednesday the 8th, for example, are making it lumpy and choppy. It’s not even worth paddling out for a beginner – it’s that ugly.

The water temp on the 6th is 79°F, which is normal for the time of year, but who cares when you can’t get a clean wave?

Honestly, with this setup – significant swell height, poor surf quality, and strong wind at a beach break – this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Leave the shortboards at home.

Now, late in the period, on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, we get a much longer-period swell creeping in – 18 to 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps up (479 to 600), which is strong. But the catch is it’s still blowing cross-onshore and the waves are tiny – only 2ft to 3ft. That long period on a beach break with a side wind won’t make for the perfect shape; it’ll just be a long wait between closeout sets. For a point break or reef, this might do something, but for Wraps, it’s a no-go. Don’t get your hopes up.

So, plain and simple: nothing to recommend. The forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty

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