Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Banana Point for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty flat and lackluster. We’ve got a long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for. The first surf that even registers as surfable isn’t until the morning of Monday, August 5th, and even then it’s a real struggle. The waves are tiny, around 3 ft from the NW, and while the wind is light cross-shore, the combined energy is weak (84). That’s a ‘marginal’ call at best, and I wouldn’t rush for it.

The pattern doesn't change much through the first week. We see a little bump on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 7th, with the swell climbing to 5 ft from the NW. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 377, which sounds promising, but the wind is onshore and lumpy. That’s a mess, not a session.

Honestly, the only real standout in this whole 16-day outlook comes right at the very end. On the morning of Saturday, August 17th, we finally get a bit of a window. The swell is 3 ft from the NW, period is a modest 8 seconds, but the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That means clean, smooth waves. The combined energy is a moderate 132, so there’s a little bit of push. It’s not a big day, but for this break, it’s the best we’re gonna see. Banana Point is a point break, and that NW swell direction is right in its wheelhouse. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded, so expect company if you head out.

Water temp is sitting at a pleasant 71°F, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

For the rest of the time, it’s a whole lot of small, weak swell and onshore winds. If you’re a kiter, some of those afternoons with a fresh onshore breeze might look more interesting than what’s on offer for a paddle surfer. But for us? It’s a waiting game.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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