Surf Forecasts:
Desert Point surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desert Point this week:
The surf forecast for Desert Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desert Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desert Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Desert Point. It’s been a classic waiting game here, but there are a few windows where it could turn on.
Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell kicking things off. The first couple of days are a write-off, with small, weak swell and poor conditions making it not worth paddling out. The water temp here is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first real sign of life shows up on Tuesday morning the 15th. We’ve got a clean, glassy 2ft NW swell rolling in, with no wind at all. It’s not big, but it’s the kind of session where you could have a fun, uncrowded morning on a longboard. The combined energy is moderate at 144, and the 11-second period gives it a bit of push.
We go quiet again, then things start to build towards the end of the week. Thursday the 17th brings a solid 7ft NNW swell, but the wind is onshore and messy. That kind of size at a point like Desert Point, with a short 8-second period, means it’s going to be lumpy and tough. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at that point. The combined energy is strong at 554.
Friday the 18th is marginal, with a 5ft NNW swell but still onshore wind. Not worth getting too excited about.
The standout here, and the one I’d circle on your calendar, is Wednesday morning the 23rd of September. We get a clean 3ft NNW groundswell with a cross-offshore breeze. Light 6 mph winds from the NE will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 300, and the 12-second period suggests some decent shape. It’s a consistent break, so you can rely on it offering a few waves. Crowds are possible but not a disaster.
Then, as we push into the following week, Friday morning the 25th of September is another beauty. A 3ft NW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. It’s glassy, the water is calm, the energy is strong at 405. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will wrap nicely around the point, offering clean, lined-up walls. This is the best bet for a real classic Desert Point session.
After that, the swell fades and the onshore winds return, with the final days delivering only marginal or poor surf.
So, the two standouts are Wednesday the 23rd and Friday the 25th of September. Get on it then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 103 | 167 | 123 | 103 | 145 | 108 | 162 | 494 | 547 | 465 | 468 | 482 | 365 | 491 | 411 | 340 | 468 | 257 | 180 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:32PM2.69m | 4:48AM2.56m | 5:07PM2.45m | 5:22AM2.38m | 5:43PM2.21m | 6:00AM2.18m | 6:26PM1.97m | 6:48AM1.99m | 7:30PM1.77m | 8:07AM1.84m | 9:15PM1.69m | 9:57AM1.84m | 10:54PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.19m | 10:33PM0.28m | 10:49AM0.35m | 11:05PM0.48m | 11:26AM0.54m | 11:39PM0.69m | 12:07PM0.75m | 00:20AM0.90m | 1:03PM0.95m | 1:21AM1.08m | 2:38PM1.08m | 3:11AM1.15m | 4:35PM1.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 51 | 167 | 123 | 103 | 145 | 108 | 162 | 494 | 547 | 465 | 468 | 482 | 365 | 491 | 411 | 340 | 213 | 184 | 180 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | — | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 17 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 118 | 103 | 49 | 17 | 17 | 64 | 36 | 19 | — | 7 | 26 | 98 | 126 | 160 | 5 | 21 | 115 | 468 | 257 | 158 | 202 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | N 7 | WNW 9 | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 18 | NW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 37 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 47 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 177 | 8 | 0 | 398 | 0 | 46 | 398 | 46 | 46 | 286 | 46 | 46 | 551 | 46 | 46 | 177 | 46 | 46 | 179 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Desert Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Desert Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Desert Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Desert Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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