Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at Douglas Point. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a bit of a treat.

We’ve got a slow start this week. Monday’s a write-off – there’s a big SW swell pushing in at 12-13ft with a 16-17 second period, but the wind is howling from the SW at 19-22 mph, and it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. The energy reading is strong at 7276-9359, but it’s messy, junky, and not worth your time. Tuesday cleans up a bit with a NW offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 10ft and the quality is still marginal. Not much to get excited about.

Wednesday and Thursday are where it starts to get interesting. The swell builds back to 13-15ft, and while the wind is cross-shore and a bit lumpy, the energy numbers are pumping – 9840 on Wednesday morning, climbing to 12376 in the arvo, and then 13045 on Thursday morning. The period stays around 16 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell in the water. It’s still a bit raw, but there are waves out there. Thursday arvo looks the pick of this stretch, with 15ft of SW swell, a 15-second period, and energy at 10170. The wind drops a touch, and it’s scoreable.

Friday morning is when it gets serious. We’ve got 18ft of SW swell with a 17-second period – that’s a big, powerful groundswell – and energy readings of 17229. That’s strong, very strong. The problem is, it’s too big for this reef. The comment says it straight: the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. If you’re an expert and know the place, maybe, but for most of us, this is one to watch from the headland. Friday arvo drops a bit to 16ft, but it’s cross-on and choppy.

Saturday morning is interesting. Swell drops back to 13ft, still SW, but the wind goes light – only 6 mph from the SSW. It’s cross-on, but with that little wind it’s glassy enough to be clean. Energy is still solid at 7655. This could be a good session if you’re comfortable with solid waves. Saturday arvo stays similar with 13ft and light winds. By Sunday, it’s fading – 10ft on Sunday morning, 8ft by the arvo, and the wind swings around, making it choppier. Not great.

Then we go quiet for a bit. Monday August 17th has some clean 7ft waves with a NE cross-off breeze, but it’s smaller. Tuesday and Wednesday of that week have offshore winds – mostly N – with 6-7ft of SW swell and periods around 15-17 seconds. It’s clean, but it’s small. Energy is down in the low thousands, so it’s weak. Good for a longboard or a fish, but not a standout.

The next real event is Saturday August 22nd. The swell jumps back up to 13ft, and the wind is strong offshore from the NNE at 25-28 mph. That’s clean but wild – the comment says it’s hard to paddle into. Energy is back up to 9641 by the arvo, so there’s plenty of push. This one’s for the experienced crew only. Sunday August 23rd turns to crap – the wind swings SW at 28 mph, cross-on and messy, with 15ft of stormy swell. That’s a pass.

The very end of the window, Monday August 25th, looks okay – 8ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, light W winds, clean. Energy is moderate at 3369. It’s not a classic, but it’s a decent way to finish.

So, the standouts? Thursday arvo and Saturday morning this week are your best bets – solid swell, manageable wind, and a bit of size. The Friday morning session is big and powerful, but honestly, it’s too much for this place. The second week, Saturday August 22nd is the one to watch – big again, but if you’re good, it’ll be firing. Just remember, it’s a long way out, so treat that one with a bit of caution.

If you’re not an expert, don’t even look at the water when it’s over 8ft here. This reef demands respect when it’s big.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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