Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are stacked with swell, but it’s not all going to be pretty. The standout window is the second weekend, and there’s a solid run of surf before that, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

Starting this Saturday the 8th, it’s already pumping. Douglas Point is handling a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze, so it’s looking clean and powerful. That’s a proper reef-set wave, and the energy is strong. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need anything crazy. The afternoon picks up a bit more wind, but it’s still offshore and clean, keeping the quality high.

Sunday the 9th is a bit more of a mixed bag. The morning drops to 6ft with light rain and a cross-offshore wind; it’s clean but the energy drops off, so it’s a bit weaker. The afternoon brings the swell back up to 8ft with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore breeze, which is a better call for a more powerful session.

Monday the 10th is where things start to get serious. The swell jumps to a massive 15ft with a 17-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it messy. The energy is massive, but it’s just too big and blown out for this reef. It’s a day to watch from the cliff, not paddle out. The afternoon stays big and bumpy, so no good.

Tuesday the 11th backs off a touch to 10ft, but the wind swings offshore and cleans it up. The energy is still strong. It’s a solid session for experienced surfers, but it’s still a hefty wave. The afternoon eases to 7ft with a fresh offshore breeze, making it a bit more manageable but still a handful.

Wednesday the 12th is a write-off. The wind is howling near gale-force, and the swell is either too big or completely blown out. The morning is cross-shore and ugly, and the afternoon pushes to a ridiculous 26ft with a strong cross-onshore. Absolutely not. The energy readings are off the charts, but it’s all for nothing.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are similar. The swell is still oversized, in the 18ft to 21ft range, with cross-shore winds. It’s just too big and lumpy for any sort of enjoyable session. The energy is enormous, but this is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not looking good.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 15th is the standout. The swell drops to a still-chunky 15ft, but the wind goes absolutely glassy. The morning is a dead calm, with that massive SW groundswell rolling through. The energy is still strong, and the conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is the one to circle. If you’re a strong surfer, this will be the best wave of the period. The afternoon keeps a light cross-onshore, but the morning is pure gold.

Sunday the 16th has a nice clean 8ft swell with zero wind in the morning, making it glassy and clean. The energy is moderate. It’s a great follow-up day for a more relaxed paddle. The afternoon gets a bit of onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are consistent. Monday has a clean 10ft with a light cross-offshore breeze. Tuesday starts with a 7ft clean wave, but the afternoon is the pick: 6ft with an 18-second period and glassy conditions. That long period will make it a bit more lined up at the point.

Wednesday the 19th brings a fresh offshore breeze and a solid 8ft, keeping it clean and powerful. Thursday the 20th sees the swell build again, with 11ft to 15ft on the cards, but the winds are a light cross-onshore, so it’s not as perfect as the Saturday before.

And then we get to the final standout: Friday the 21st. The morning is exceptional. A 15ft SW swell with a light cross-offshore wind, and the energy is strong. This is another one for the expert crew, and it looks like a fitting finale to a big run.

The weekend after that trails off a bit, with smaller, clean waves in the 7ft to 8ft range, but nothing that will blow your socks off.

So, mark your calendar for Saturday the 15th and Friday the 21st. Those are the two mornings to be out there. The rest is either too big, too messy, or just okay. Stay safe, and read the conditions before you paddle out.

Rusty.

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