Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on Sunset Beach Geraldron. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid run of south-west swell, but it’s not all plain sailing. The water’s sitting at 68°F which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

The first surfable window kicks off Friday, July 24th, with a clean 4ft SW swell pushing in at 13 seconds. Wind is light and offshore from the ESE, so it’s glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (425), and it’s a good option for beginners to get out there. Saturday morning, the 25th, sees a drop in height to 3ft, but a fresh 19 mph NE wind is making things messy. Hold out for Saturday afternoon – the wind eases off, the swell is back to 3ft, and it’s clean again. Sunday morning, the 26th, is a gem: glassy conditions with a 2ft SW swell, but the period has stretched to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can make beach breaks a bit tricky, but it’ll have plenty of push. Sunday afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s more of a marginal call.

Now, the standout. Monday, July 27th, is where it gets serious. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong (2035). Morning offshore winds from the ESE are going to groom it beautifully. This is excellent surf, but at over 8ft, it’s not for the faint-hearted – this is expert territory. The afternoon remains clean with a solid 7ft. Tuesday the 28th is still pumping, with 6ft to 6ft SW swell and strong energy. The wind stays offshore or cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s still a big wave.

From Wednesday the 29th into early August, the swell drops back to 4ft but the period goes very long (17 seconds). That’s a lot of energy for the size, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. Keep an eye on Thursday afternoon, July 30th, with 4ft and light winds. The real highlight of the second week is Saturday, August 1st. The swell is pushing 8ft from the SW, with a very long 18-second period on the morning, and the energy is enormous (4185). The afternoon is even better: gentle offshore wind, 8ft swell, and a score that’s a true standout. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook – big, clean, and powerful, but strictly for experienced surfers.

After that, the weather turns. Sunday, August 2nd through Monday, August 3rd, is a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain. The swell is big, but it’s messy. Tuesday, August 4th, brings a brief window of hope: glassy conditions in the morning with a 5ft SW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit weird with a cross-shore wind and a 8ft swell. The energy is huge (5548), but the wind is a cross-shore, so it’s not perfect.

Then, from Wednesday, August 5th, right through to Saturday, August 9th, the swell is just too big. We’re talking 12ft to 15ft of SW swell with massive energy figures (over 8000 to 13000). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Even with glassy conditions on Friday morning, August 7th, the 12ft swell is a monster. This setup is probably more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, the takeaway: the best window is Monday, July 27th, and the absolute standout is Saturday, August 1st. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty

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