Wurtulla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start with the ocean looking like a mess for a solid week, but there is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient and willing to wait for it.

The first recommendation we get is for Wurtulla on Thursday, the 18th of July. That morning it’s looking marginal— some chest-high energy around 6ft with a long-period SE groundswell (9 seconds) and a cross-offshore breeze, so the ocean’s looking clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 531, but it’s only a questionable setup. The real standout, though, is Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday, the 18th of July, the afternoon session at Wurtulla is going to fire. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period— proper groundswell. The wind is cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. The energy in the water is very strong (1909), and for a beach break, you’ve got to watch out: long-period groundswell like this can break a bit too straight, but with that offshore wind, it’s going to be lined up and punchy. This one’s big— over 8ft— so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand for this one. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect a few bodies out there.

Water temperature at Wurtulla is sitting at 68°F, which is about 2°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a bit nippy but not outrageous.

Now, after that Saturday blast, things go downhill fast. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with strong winds and messy, blown-out surf. The whole following week— from Monday the 21st right through to almost the end of the month— is a long stretch of poor conditions. Ranging from chest-high to knee-high and mostly onshore chop. A lot of days with combined swell energy dropping down into the double digits. It’s a proper slump.

We do get a brief bright spot on Thursday, the 23rd of July. The morning and afternoon both have a clean 4ft swell from the E with a 9-second period and gentle cross-offshore winds. The energy is low at 284, but the surf is small and clean— good for a longboard or a funboard. Not a standout, just a nice little window after all the chaos.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tiny, weak, and choppy right through the end of the month. Even by Wednesday, the 30th of July, we’ve got a clean 3ft SE swell coming through, but it’s only ordinary. The combined energy is just 124, which is weak.

So to wrap it up: your best bet, without a doubt, is the afternoon of Saturday, the 18th of July at Wurtulla. Big, clean SE groundswell and cross-off wind. That’s the one to circle. Everything else is either messy or tiny. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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