Balnarring Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Balnarring Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, then a run of building energy that gets seriously big towards the end of the first week and into the second. The standout window is clear, but you’ll need to pick your moments with the wind. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year at 55°F.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Monday afternoon the 3rd kicks off with some 6ft swell from the WSW, but the energy is only moderate (1553) and that cross-off breeze is fresh, making it hard work. Not the one. Tuesday the 4th is grumpy with rain and a fresh offshore, but the swell is a bit messed up, and the energy is still only moderate. Wednesday the 5th is small and messy.

Things start to look up on Thursday the 6th. A light offshore and a clean 2ft SW groundswell, with 16-second period, but the energy is weak (400). It’s a starter wave, nice and clean for a beginner. By Friday the 7th, we’re onto something. That is the best day of the first week. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, 5ft of SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is pumping into the strong range (1250). By afternoon, it goes glassy. The waves will be lined up, but with that long period and a point break setup, it’ll reel off nicely. Keep in mind, it’s inconsistent here, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but they’ll be worth it. Crowds are often here, so get in early.

Saturday the 8th is still rideable with 5ft to 6ft swell, but the wind picks up and it’s more cross-off, so not as clean. Sunday the 9th is a full write-off with near gale force winds – don’t bother.

Now, the second week brings the muscle. Monday the 10th is a monster. We’re looking at 12ft of SW swell, with a very long 17-second period. The energy is massive (7126). The morning is okay, but the afternoon is glassy. This is a serious, powerful swell. This is only for experienced surfers, and the point should handle it when it’s glassy, but it’s going to be a beast. This is a standout for the big-wave crew.

Tuesday the 11th is still pumping, 10ft dropping to 8ft, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s less appealing. Wednesday the 12th is too big and windy – 13ft and a strong breeze, just a washing machine. Thursday the 13th is a no-go, with strong cross-shore winds making it ugly. Friday the 14th is another big day, 13ft to 16ft of SW swell but again, cross-off winds. The energy is extreme (10702 on the afternoon), but it’s not clean. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is still huge, 13ft to 15ft, but cross-shore chop ruins it.

The very last day, Monday the 17th, is interesting. 13ft of SW swell, but with a shorter 10-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong (2792). The shorter period might make the huge swell a bit more manageable at the point, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your second standout, but it’s a long way off.

So, the pick of the lot is Friday the 7th for the everyday surfer, and Monday the 10th afternoon for the big-wave chargers. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy.

Rusty.

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