Zero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for our little corner of the world. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly on it, and there just aren't any classic days on the cards. We’ve got a long, drawn-out run of poor surf, so don't get your hopes up for any heroics.

We start off on Wednesday the 8th of July with a scrap of a south-southwest groundswell, only 3 ft, but with a really long period of 16 seconds. That long period gives it some grunt, but the combined wave energy is still moderate (513). The morning has a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the afternoon cleans right up with a cross-offshore breeze. If you're desperate for a paddle, the afternoon might just be rideable at the only spot we've got on the radar: Zero. It’s a point break that only rarely breaks, so the fact it’s even on the list is a bit of a surprise. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Thursday the 9th is a step down. The swell holds at 3 ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore and the conditions get ripply and messy. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a write-off – strong onshore winds, poor surf, and tiny 3 ft swell. Sunday the 12th offers a tiny glimmer in the afternoon when the wind goes cross-offshore again, giving us clean 3 ft waves, but it’s still skinny.

From Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 18th, it’s a proper drought. The swell drops below 3 ft, periods get shorter, and the wind is either on it or cross-onshore. The combined energy sinks into weak territory (128 to 239). There’s nothing worth driving for.

Now, we get a little flicker of life on Sunday the 19th – still poor surf, but the swell energy is picking up to 415-488. Then on Monday the 20th of July, we see the best bump of the whole period. A 4 ft south swell rolls in with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 548. The morning has a light cross-shore breeze, and the afternoon goes clean with a cross-offshore wind. Zero is still the spot, and it will be the standout over these two weeks. The swell direction matches the optimum south-southwest. It’s small, but it’s the closest we’ll get to a proper surfable day. Keep in mind, at 4 ft, it’s fine for most, and the long period will give it shape when it hits this point break.

Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd of July just fades away again. The swell drops to 2 ft and the wind stays uncooperative, with a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore hammering it on the 23rd.

Overall, it’s a lean stretch. If you’ve got to get wet, circle Monday the 20th for the most promise, but keep expectations low. This is a spot that doesn't see consistent action, so a run like this isn't unusual.

Stay patient.
Rusty.

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