Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Douglas Point.

First thing to say: there’s no surf worth paddlin’ out for until later on. The first few days are a write-off for any decent session, so you’re lookin’ at a gap from now until the mornin’ of Wednesday the 5th of August.

Alright, come Wednesday mornin’ the 5th, we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rollin’ in from the SW, period sittin’ at 14 seconds. That’s a nice groundswell. Winds are light from the WNW, cross-offshore, keepin’ the face tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 2510. This is a solid option for the experienced surfer – not a beginner wave, but the juice is there. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don’t stress about a wetsuit.

Thursday the 6th keeps it clean. Mornin’ sees a 6 ft SW swell, period punchin’ up to 16 seconds – very long period groundswell. Light NW breeze, cross-offshore. Energy sits at 1629. This is another good one for the experienced crew. The long period will make for some steep, powerful lines – best on this reef setup.

Now, the standout. Friday the 7th of August. The mornin’ is a beauty. A 10 ft SW swell, period at 16 seconds. Light offshore NNE breeze, 10 km/h. The water’s glassy. The combined energy is a strong 6140. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum SSW, and the wind is light offshore. This is the best on offer – a true gem. Expect crowds, as this spot does get busy sometimes.

Saturday the 8th still has clean waves in the mornin’. A 8 ft SW swell, 16 second period, with a moderate offshore NNE breeze at 25 km/h. Energy is 3171. It’s clean, but that offshore wind is a bit stronger, makin’ paddlin’ a little harder. Still a good session for the experienced.

Sunday the 9th gets messy. Strong offshore wind at 45 km/h, even though it’s clean, it’s a battle to get out. The swell drops to 7 ft. Not the best day.

Monday the 10th of August? Forget it. A 20 ft WSW swell with 16 second period. The energy is off the charts at 17711. That’s way too big for this break – only for the crazy ones, and even then, it’s a risk. This is more of a kite-surfing zone if you’re into that.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a letdown. Fresh offshore wind, 35 km/h, with a 8 ft WSW swell. Energy is 2767. It’s clean but the wind is a handful.

The second week gets interesting again. Saturday the 15th of August is a serious standout. Mornin’ brings a 13 ft SW swell, period 15 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore NNW breeze at 15 km/h. Energy is a very strong 13822. This is exceptional surf for experts. The water’s clean, the swell is big, and the direction is right. This is the other big one to circle on the calendar. Conditions hold through the afternoon with a 16 ft SW swell, though it’s a touch cross-offshore.

Sunday the 16th of August cleans up again. A 10 ft SW swell, 13 second period, with a light cross-offshore NNW breeze. Energy is 4813. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 17th of August sees a drop in size. A 4 ft S swell, 10 second period, with a light offshore N breeze. Energy is weak at 553. It’s a small, clean end to the run.

Alright, get out there if you’re keen, but keep your wits about you on the bigger days.

Rusty.

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