Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and ordinary for Banana Point. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. From the start of the period on Monday, July 27th, right through until the morning of Tuesday, August 4th, the surf is just too small and messy to bother paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak and lacking any punch. The combined energy readings are all below 100, which is a real sign of low energy. The winds are a mixed bag – mostly cross-onshore, onshore, or occasionally clean, but the waves just aren’t big enough to make it worthwhile.

The first real chance of something surfable pops up on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy, dead calm. It’s the first time we see a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” comment, but honestly, it’s still pretty small. The combined energy is still only 77, so it’s weak. It’s better than the nothing we’ve had, but it’s not a standout.

The standout morning, the one to really circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday, August 6th. The swell is 3 ft from the NW, period around 8 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the SE. That’s clean, workable surf. The combined energy climbs to 150 (moderate energy), so there’s a bit more push behind it. This is the best wave quality we’ll see in the whole window. The water temperature is around 72°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 2°F above average, so not a huge deal but a nice little bonus.

The only other window worth noting is the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. Swell is 4 ft from the NW, 8-second period, with light cross-offshore winds from the S. The combined energy is 171, so it’s got some moderate grunt, but the wave quality is still only described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a possible session if you’re keen, but it’s not the cleanest.

Overall, the best surf on offer is the morning of Thursday, August 6th. It’s the cleanest, best energy, and the best wind. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting. Banana Point is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent and exposed to the NW swell, but it’s just not firing at all in this window. The crowds are often, so if you do get a good morning, expect some company.

Stay patient, keep your eyes on the forecasts, and don’t force it. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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