Angourie Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight: the next 16 days at Angourie Point are a real mixed bag, and patience is the name of the game. The best surf is tucked away right at the end of the run, so don’t get too excited about the first week or so.

The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

We kick off Thursday morning, 20 August, with a small 5ft swell from the ESE, but it’s short period at 7 seconds and the combined energy is only 251 (moderate). The wind is a light W cross-off, so the waves are clean. It’s surfable, but don’t expect any fireworks. Thursday afternoon turns messy with a NE onshore, and from there it’s a long, dry spell. From Friday morning, 21 August, right through to Monday morning, 31 August, we’re looking at a string of poor conditions – tiny swells, onshore winds, and weak energy. The morning of Sunday 23 August has a sniff of surfable waves with a S cross-off and 3ft from the ENE (energy just 74 – weak), but it’s nothing to write home about. The whole period is a washout for quality waves.

Then, on Monday afternoon, 31 August, we get a spike: 12ft from the ENE at 8 seconds, with combined energy of 1462 (strong to very strong). That’s a big, chunky swell, but it’s coming with a NE onshore wind and it’s rated as marginal. A point break like Angourie can handle size, but 12ft is for experts only, and the short period means it’ll be a bit of a washing machine. The real standout is the following morning – Tuesday, 1 September. Still a solid 7ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, energy at 624 (strong), and a light NNW cross breeze. That’s surfable for experienced crew, but it’s still big and the period is short, so expect a bit of a chaotic vibe.

The true gem comes on Wednesday morning, 2 September. A clean 5ft from the E at 9 seconds, with a light WSW offshore wind – that’s glassy, clean, and the swell direction is straight from the ENE optimum. The combined energy is 311 (moderate), and it’s a solid, fun size for advanced paddlers. This is the best session on offer, no doubt. The following Thursday morning, 3 September, is also a beauty: 3ft from the E, 8 seconds, with a glassy WSW wind – tiny but clean, good for a longboard or a funboard. Friday morning, 4 September, is similar: 2ft from the E, 10 seconds, glassy, just small.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best surf is the morning of 2 September – clean, offshore, 5ft from the E at Angourie Point. That’s the one to aim for. Be aware that crowds are possible at this spot, and it’s fairly consistent but not always pumping. Keep an eye on the long-range forecasts – they’re promising but not locked in.

Rusty.

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