Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at a wild ride ahead for Douglas Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SW, so it can handle a lot of what the ocean throws at it. The water's sitting at about 58°F right now, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

First up, Sunday the 13th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell rolling in with a long 16-second period, giving us some serious energy (1951). The wind’s a cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. It’s a bit marginal due to tide, but for a Sunday arvo session, it’s a solid warm-up.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. The morning is a total mess with cross-shore winds and a poor score, and the afternoon’s not much better despite a cleaner look. Skip it.

Tuesday the 15th is a big, nasty beast. Swell pumps up to 16ft from the SW, but it’s paired with a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s a lumpy, dangerous mess for anyone but maybe the kite crew. The energy numbers are huge (7493-9173), but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Wednesday the 16th stays huge—16ft and 15ft SW swells—but we get onshore winds from the SSE and S. The afternoon looks a bit cleaner and gets a decent score, but with that size and period, it’s strictly for experts only.

Thursday the 17th drops to a more manageable 10ft SW swell. Winds are light and cross from the WSW, so it’s clean. Energy’s still solid (3939-3992). It’s a good day for intermediates who want a piece of the action.

Now, Friday the 18th is one of the standouts. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period—that’s a groundswell with proper power (7860). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW at 19 mph. This is where Douglas Point’s reef structure will shine, shaping up those long-period lines. It’s a top pick for experienced surfers looking for a proper session.

Saturday the 19th morning gives us an 8ft W swell with offshore NNW wind at 16 mph. The period is a bit shorter at 13 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker and less defined. The afternoon sees an 12ft WNW swell but with a short 9-second period, so it’s a bit weaker and less defined.

Sunday the 20th is another blown-out day. Swell hits 15ft from the WSW, but the wind is a near gale from the west at 31 mph. That’s kite territory again.

Monday the 21st is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. We’ve got a 16ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the north at just 9 mph. The energy is off the charts (8679). The wind is offshore and gentle, meaning the reef will hold up beautifully with clean, powerful lines. This is exceptional for expert surfers. If you can handle the size, this is the day to clear your schedule.

Tuesday the 22nd stays solid with 15ft to 13ft SW swells and clean cross-off winds. Energy remains high (6701-9418). Still excellent for those who are comfortable in big waves.

From Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 24th, we drop to 10ft SW and WSW swells with clean cross-off winds. Energy is moderate (3362-5122). Good, reliable sessions for intermediates.

Friday the 25th is a mess again—strong winds and poor conditions.

Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th bring big 15ft SW swells but with cross-onshore winds. Choppy and not great for paddle surfing.

Finally, Monday the 28th morning gives us an 12ft SW swell with a light onshore wind from the SSE. It’s clean and has solid energy (8192). A decent option to end the period.

In summary, the best windows are Friday the 18th and Monday the 21st. The 21st is the big one—that offshore, clean 16ft swell is the real deal for experts. For the rest, be picky with your tides and wind. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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