Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer.

Gotta be straight with you. For the next week and a half, it's looking pretty grim. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly messy surf. The first actual highlight is a long way off, so patience is the name of the game.

The first recommendation that's worth a mention doesn't come until Thursday, the 16th of July. Before that, from Sunday the 12th onwards, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is low, and the winds are onshore or cross-shore, making for poor conditions. It's a tough stretch.

Finally, Thursday the 16th of July morning shows a glimmer of hope at Banana Point. We're looking at a small 3 ft NW swell, but the key here is the wind. That light SSE breeze is a cross-offshore, and the forecast is calling it "clean". The energy is still weak, but it's the first time things line up. You'll be surfing a clean, small wave on a point break. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th of July mornings are similar stories – small 2 ft to 3 ft NW swell, with that same light cross-offshore SSE wind keeping things clean. You'll get surfable but very ordinary conditions. The energy is still low, so don't expect any power.

Now, Monday the 20th of July morning is a bit different. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the NW, energy is moderate, and with that SSE cross-offshore wind, it'll be clean. That's a decent option for a small-wave point break cruise.

But the standout? If you want the best of what's on offer, you've got to wait for Sunday the 19th of July afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NNW and the energy jumps up strong. It's a bigger, more powerful pulse. The catch? The wind is straight onshore from the WNW. It's a bit of a trade-off – more size, but the wind is going to chop it up. For a point break, that's a real shame. If you're experienced and can handle the messy face, it's the biggest wave of the window.

The following week shows a similar pattern of small, clean mornings and messy afternoons, with a few glassy windows on the 21st and 23rd of July. Look for those early morning sessions with the light offshores or glass for the cleanest, most surfable waves.

Stick with it, the forecasts can change.
Rusty.

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