Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Banana Point.

Truth be told, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and ordinary. There's no real punch to any of the swell, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, which is a real bummer for a point break that needs clean lines. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole first week, from Wednesday the 15th through to Tuesday the 22nd, is a real write-off. We're talking tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, and a constant onshore wind from the west or northwest. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 50s and 80s (80), just not enough to get excited about. There's a little window on Saturday morning the 18th with glassy conditions and a 3 ft NW swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the energy is still low (76). It's surfable, but you'd be scratching for a ride.

The only real standout, and I mean the only one worth marking on your calendar, is the morning of Sunday the 26th of July. The forecast shows a glassy morning with a 4 ft NW swell, a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy finally climbs to 221, which is a moderate energy. The wind is glassy, so the point should be clean. It's not huge, but it's the best we've got. The afternoon though, look out – a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind from the NNW will chop it right up, so get in early.

Monday the 27th morning also starts glassy with a similar 4 ft swell, but the energy is a bit lower (172). Still, a clean 4 ft at Banana Point with no wind is a decent little session.

Other than that, the rest of the period is a mix of tiny, onshore slop. The afternoon of the 26th and 27th both get smashed by 25 mph winds, making it a total mess. For the most part, this is a waiting game. The swell just isn't there, and the wind is working against us. Get out there on the 26th morning if you can, otherwise, it's a long, flat stretch.

Rusty.

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