Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Banana Point over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for Banana Point. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak waves and ordinary conditions ahead, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole forecast period starts with a real dud. Wednesday the 26th is a write-off, with tiny 2ft NW swell and no energy to speak of (combined energy just 55). Thursday the 27th is even smaller, with a 0.7ft morning and messy 4ft afternoon but with a period of only 5 seconds – that’s just wind chop. Friday the 28th morning is the first time you might see something rideable, with 3ft NW swell and glassy winds, but it’s still very ordinary. The afternoon picks up to 4ft but with cross-onshore winds ruining it.

Saturday the 29th morning has a 4ft NW swell, period up to 10 seconds, and combined energy of 231 – that’s moderate energy – but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s messy. Sunday the 30th morning is the best we’ve got: 3ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, clean cross-offshore breeze, and combined energy of 221. That’s a surfable window, but not a standout. After that, it’s back to marginal or poor conditions through the rest of the week.

The first week of September sees more of the same: small waves, mostly under 3ft, with only brief moments of clean conditions. Tuesday the 3rd morning has a nice offshore breeze from the ESE at 15 mph, with 3ft NW swell, but it’s still small. Sunday the 6th morning is glassy with 1ft NW swell but a period of 11 seconds, so it’s clean but tiny.

The real highlight – if you can call it that – is Sunday the 30th morning. That’s the one session that looks genuinely clean, with that cross-offshore wind and a fun little 3ft NW swell. It’s not big, but it’s the best wave quality in the whole 16 days. For such a small run, that’s your pick.

There’s a big gap of poor or unsurfable days before and after that, so don’t expect much. If you’re desperate, Sunday morning the 30th is your window.

Rusty.

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