Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Douglas Point. It’s a reef break, exposed and it really needs that swell from the SSW to line up right. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. Friday the 10th is where we kick off. Friday morning is looking solid if you’re an experienced surfer – 8.2ft of WSW groundswell, a very long 15-second period. That’s a proper groundswell pushing in. The wind is out of the north at 12 mph, so it’s cleaning it right up. That combo of size, period, and offshore breeze makes for excellent conditions, even if the combined wave energy is very strong (3162). This is the first standout of the period. Friday afternoon holds a similar vibe, maybe a touch less energy (2890), but still clean and punchy.

Saturday the 11th takes a turn. The morning has a smaller 5.6ft swell but the wind is a strong 25 mph offshore. It’s clean, but paddling into it is going to be a real battle. By the afternoon, the wind swings west, whips up to 25 mph cross-shore, and the swell jumps to 13.1ft. It’s messy, it’s blown out, and honestly, it looks more like a windy mess than surf. Forget it.

Sunday the 12th is a write-off. Huge 19.7ft swell, but the wind is howling cross-shore at 28 mph. The wave energy is extreme (12180), but it’s pure chaos. You’d be a fool to paddle out.

Monday the 13th gives us a bit of a window in the morning. Still a big 18.0ft swell (14177 wave energy) with a very long 15-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore, which cleans it up decently. It’s not perfect, but it’s rideable for the right crew. The afternoon gets sloppy again with the wind picking up.

Tuesday the 14th morning is a curious one. The swell is a massive 19.7ft from the SW, still with a very long 15-second period, and wave energy is through the roof (16406). The wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 16 mph. The file says the conditions are favorable, but the swell is simply too big for the break. This is expert-only, and honestly, the wind isn’t helping. It’s going to be a beast and a half.

Wednesday the 15th morning looks cleaner. The swell drops to 13.1ft, period is still a long 15 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is still strong (6337). It’s clean, but the tide and conditions are dicey for getting a quality wave.

Thursday the 16th is a nice change. A clean, gentle 7.5ft swell with a 14-second period and light northwesterly winds. The morning has light offshore winds (9 mph) and the afternoon is cross-offshore. This is a very surfable window for experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th is another standout. We get a solid 9.8ft SW groundswell, very long 16-second period in the morning, with a moderate 12 mph offshore wind from the NNW. This is clean, powerful, and well-shaped (4420 wave energy). The afternoon is just as good with a slight drop to a 15-second period and gentler wind. This is the highlight of the first week – no doubt.

Saturday the 18th sees the swell back down to 7.2ft, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph offshore. It’s clean but the wind is strong, making it a battle. Still, it’s rideable.

Sunday the 19th drops off. Swell is small, period is short (10 seconds), and the wind is messy. Not worth the effort.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are mostly blown out by strong cross and cross-on winds, with the swell climbing back to 18.0ft. The wind ruins it. Wednesday the 22nd brings a glimmer – a 5.2ft swell with a decent 14-second period and a moderate offshore north wind. Clean, but small.

Now, for the real cherry on top – Thursday the 23rd. This is the standout of the entire 16-day run. We’ve got a 9.8ft SW groundswell, a very long 16-second period, and a moderate 12 mph offshore wind. The wave energy is very strong (7031), and the description says it’s exceptional for expert surfers. The morning is the pick, but even the afternoon with a 14.8ft swell is clean and promising. This is the session to circle on the calendar.

Friday the 24th holds a big 16.4ft swell with longer wind, but it’s cross-offshore and messy for the most part. Saturday the 25th fades out with a smaller 7.5ft swell and lumpy cross-shore wind. The window closes.

So, to keep it simple: Friday the 10th

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