Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down that same forecast for Campus Point, but in feet and miles per hour.

We’re starting slow. The first few days are small and a bit messy, but there’s a clean window coming. The water’s at 70°, which is almost 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s way warmer than normal, so you might be surfing in a spring suit.

Wednesday 26 August morning has tiny 2ft SW swell with a long 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is weak at 172, so it’s just a knee-high dribbler.

Thursday 27 August morning is where it gets good. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 3ft WNW swell. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak, but with zero wind, it’ll be a smooth, clean surface. The energy is moderate at 130. A great longboard session.

Thursday afternoon switches up. The swell drops to 2ft but swings S with an 11-second period, and the energy jumps to 273 (moderate). Light cross-off wind keeps it clean.

Friday 28 August morning is your first real standout. Clean 3ft waves from the WNW, short 7-second period, but the energy is up to 284. That cross-off breeze at 3 mph will have the waves peeling nicely.

Saturday 29 August morning is the biggest energy spike of the whole forecast. The combined energy hits 680 (strong!) with a 2ft SW groundswell at a very long 17-second period. That long period means the waves will have real shape and power, and at a point break like Campus Point, it’s going to be a treat. The wind is a gentle cross-off at 9 mph. This is the standout session. The afternoon gets messy with a 6ft WNW windswell and gusty 16 mph winds – that’s too big for beginners and only for the brave.

Sunday 30 August is a solid, clean day with 3ft SSW swell, long 15-second period, and light cross-off winds. Energy is 469 – nice and moderate.

We hit a flat spell from Monday 31 August through Tuesday 1 September, with tiny waves and onshore wind. Nothing to write home about.

Wednesday 2 September afternoon goes glassy, with a 3ft S swell at 12 seconds, energy at 325. That’s a clean, fun session.

Thursday 3 September has a 4ft S swell, 13-second period, energy at 536, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect.

Friday 4 September morning is a hidden gem. Dead calm, glassy conditions, with a 2ft SSW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds, energy at 359. It’ll be small but perfectly groomed.

From Saturday 5 September through Tuesday 8 September, we’ve got a run of clean, cross-off mornings with 1ft to 3ft SSW swell, periods between 15 and 18 seconds. The energy sits in the moderate range (262 to 413). Consistent and fun.

Wednesday 9 September is another glassy morning. 2ft SSW at 16 seconds, energy at 335. Perfect for a dawny.

The highlight is Saturday 29 August morning. That strong energy (680), the long 17-second period from the SW, and the gentle cross-off wind will set up some of the best waves Campus Point has to offer. It’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. The afternoon gets blown out, so make the most of the morning.

For later standouts, keep an eye on Friday 4 September morning – glassy and a very long-period swell – and Wednesday 9 September morning for another glassy, clean session.

Crowds are “often” an issue here, so for the best sessions, hit the dawn patrol. The consistency is fairly good, so it won’t stay flat for long.

Rusty.

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