Daymer Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you, it's a rough stretch ahead for Daymer Point. The forecast is a real heartbreaker over the next 16 days because the swell is just too small for most of it, and the wind is often on or cross-onshore, messing up what little bump there is. We're looking at a long, dry spell where there's just nothing worth paddling out for.

The first chance of anything at all shows up around August 12th, but it's not great. Wednesday morning and afternoon sees a bit of a pulse, with a 4ft westerly swell but the period is a short 10 seconds, and the wind is straight onshore from the NW. The combined energy is moderate at 230 (Wednesday morning) and 203 (Wednesday afternoon), but it's going to be a messy, blown-out affair. Not a day for a longboard, let alone a proper shortboard.

We get a marginally better window on August 13th. Thursday morning has a 4ft westerly swell, still a 10-second period, and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the west. It's not clean, but it's the best we'll see on that day. The energy is a bit more solid at 296, but the conditions won't let it shine. The afternoon goes back to being onshore and messy.

The middle of the second week, from the 16th up to the 21st, is a bit of a mixed bag but still nothing to get excited about. The swell jumps around in size, from 2ft to 4ft, and the period is all over the place, from 5 seconds to 10 seconds. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, with a few brief clean windows like the morning of the 18th with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is nothing special at 4ft. The energy on that morning hits 259, but it's still not a standout.

The standout of the whole period, and it's a weak one, is the morning of August 20th. A 4ft westerly swell with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 292. The wind is still onshore, but it's a bit more moderate. It's the best of a bad bunch, but honestly, I wouldn't be rushing out. The break is a point, but it's very sheltered and rarely breaks, so you need a specific swell direction to get it going. The optimum swell direction is from the WNW, so the westerly swells are not quite hitting it perfectly. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 66°F, which is notable for the time of year. For a spot that's often crowded, the poor conditions will likely keep the crowds away, so you might have it to yourself.

In short, this is a tough 16-day outlook. The swell is too small and the wind is too often wrong. The best bet is the morning of the 20th, but keep your expectations low. It's a blank run that's pretty normal for a sheltered spot like this. Forecasts can change, so keep your eye on it, but for now, take the board off the roof.

Rusty.

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