Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window with some standout sessions, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The majority of the energy is coming from a long-period SW groundswell, and that’s a beautiful thing for a reef set-up like this one.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday morning, August 5th. Douglas Point is looking clean with a 7 ft SW swell pushing through at a 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2522—that’s strong, powerful stuff. A light 10 km/h WNW breeze is keeping it cross-off, so the face will be clean. This is a proper session, but with that size and power, it’s one for the experienced crew.

The pattern builds through the week. Friday morning, August 7th, is a standout if you’ve got the stones for it. We’re talking an 12 ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy reading hits 5455 – that’s very strong. A light 10 km/h NNW cross-off wind keeps it clean. This is big, powerful, and will be a freight train on the reef. Only for experts, but it’s the kind of day you remember all winter. The afternoon drops to 7 ft with a glassy 17-second period—that’s a dreamy window for those who are left after the morning session.

Now, Saturday the 8th looks promising with a 10 ft SW swell and a fresh 30 km/h offshore breeze from the NNE. That’s clean and hollow, but the wind is stiff. The energy is still strong at 3856. It’s going to be a battle, but the reward is there for the brave.

There’s a bit of a lull in the second week, but Monday, August 18th is another big one. You’ve got a 10 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore N wind at 20 km/h. The energy is 5238. This is a top-tier morning, and the moderate offshore will keep everything lined up. The Tuesday afternoon, August 19th is also a gem with an 12 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and a light 10 km/h cross-off breeze from the NW. The energy is 5957, and it’s described as clean. That’s a real surfers’ afternoon.

The water temperature is around average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit, but a spring suit will be nice.

The crowds at Douglas Point can be a factor sometimes, so get out early for the best ones.

This is a reef break, so those long-period swells will wrap in beautifully. The period is over 15 seconds on a few days, which means long, powerful lines and plenty of time between sets.

Alright, that’s the scoop. Get on it, catch a few, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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