Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one main spot on the radar, and it’s shaping up to be a proper run of solid, ground-driven swell. The water is sittin’ a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 69°, so maybe grab an extra mm of rubber if you’re heading out early.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday, July 12th, with a chunky 7 ft SW groundswell, and that period is a long 17 seconds. That’s a deepwater pulse with plenty of grunt, and the energy is strong at 2694. The real beauty is the morning: a clean, glassy offshore breeze from the ESE keeping things tidy. For experienced surfers, this is a proper standout session. By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-off, and the surf gets a bit more marginal, but the morning is the call.

Monday, July 13th steps it up. The morning sees an 8 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is pumping at 4113. That’s deep, powerful groundswell. With a moderate offshore breeze, it’s another excellent window for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds clean but cross-off, so still ridable.

Tuesday, July 14th drops off a touch with 7 ft to 6 ft SW swell, and the wind is cross-off. The morning is marginal, but the afternoon has a decent clean feel with 6 ft at 15 seconds and a gentle breeze. Not a standout, but a solid option.

Wednesday, July 15th is a write-off for the morning – lumpy cross-shore chop with a fresh breeze. The afternoon gets a tiny reprieve with a light onshore, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

Thursday, July 16th turns rough. Cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions on a 6 ft SW swell. Leave it.

Friday, July 17th is a total blowout. Rain, storms, and strong onshore winds. The ocean is angry. Stay on the beach.

Saturday, July 18th is a huge spike, but it’s a mess. We’re seeing a massive 12 ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the energy is crazy high at 8469. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy in the morning. The afternoon is cross-shore with a cross-chop, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For the average punter, this is a no-go. For a kite surfer, that setup could be a dream – strong wind, big swell, and a beach and reef setup. Not for paddle surfing.

Sunday, July 19th drops to 10 ft, but it’s still cross-onshore and messy. Marginal.

Monday, July 20th brings a nice return to form. Morning is clean with a 6 ft SW swell and a light offshore. That’s a solid, clean wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon is cross-off, still clean.

The second week sees a few more ups and downs. Tuesday, July 21st to Wednesday, July 22nd has small, clean offshore mornings with 4 ft SW swell. Nice for a cruiser session, but nothing to write home about.

Then Thursday, July 23rd throws a real curveball. The afternoon session is the standout of the entire outlook. We’ve got an 8 ft SW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is sky-high at 5258. The wind is glassy offshore, and the forecast says exceptional for expert surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s far out, but it’s a promise of something special.

Friday, July 24th holds a 10 ft swell in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The afternoon is better with 8 ft and light onshore, but still marginal.

The final weekend (July 25-26th) gets messy again with onshore winds and rain. Not worth it.

Monday, July 27th closes out with a clean, offshore morning on a 8 ft SW swell. A solid way to finish the forecast.

The pick of the bunch is that Sunday, July 12th morning session for the clean, long-period groundswell, and that far-off Thursday, July 23rd afternoon for the raw power and glassy perfection. Mark ‘em.

Rusty.

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