Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Douglas Point. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but this one’s a bit of a mixed bag—some real gems, but also some serious size that’ll keep the groms on the beach.

The first window of opportunity kicks off Thursday morning, the 6th of August. We’re looking at a 6ft swell out of the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 1626. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so the surf should be clean. It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely, but it’s not the biggest day.

Now, Friday morning, the 7th of August, is where things get interesting. That’s the standout. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SW, with a 15-second period and combined energy hitting 5374—that’s very strong. And the wind? Offshore from the NNE at only 6 mph. This is exceptional surf, but it’s big. Over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

Friday afternoon keeps the offshore wind from the NNW, and the swell drops to a more manageable 7ft, still with that 17-second period and excellent energy. This is a great window for experienced surfers who want a piece of it.

Saturday, the 8th, brings a fresh offshore breeze from the North, but the wind is up to 22 mph. The swell is 10ft from the WSW with a 16-second period. It’s clean, but that wind is strong, making it a bit of a battle. The combined energy is still very strong at 3731. This one’s more for the die-hards.

Sunday the 9th sees the wind shift, and the quality drops. We’ve got a 6ft swell but cross-shore winds and rain. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit Monday, the 10th of August. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break. We’re talking 16ft from the SW with a 17-second period and a combined energy reading of 15541. That’s massive. The wind is cross-off, but honestly, at this size, Douglas Point is a beast. It’s only for the absolute top-tier experts, and even then, it might be more of a tow-in or kite-surfing situation. The same goes for Wednesday the 12th, with another 18ft swell.

The middle of the second week, from Thursday the 13th to Saturday the 15th, is all big SW swell, between 13ft and 18ft, with strong energy. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s not ideal, and the size makes it too big for most. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

Now, here’s the real silver lining. Sunday morning, the 16th of August, is glassy. Zero wind, an 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a clean, powerful day. The energy is 4430, so it’s strong but not the insane 16ft+ stuff. This is a proper standout for the second week.

Monday the 17th is also a cracker, with clean conditions and 8ft swell, glassy in the afternoon. And Tuesday the 18th has offshore winds and a 6ft to 4ft swell, with a 19-second period on the afternoon—that’s a very long groundswell, perfect for the reef.

The final few days, up to Friday the 21st, are all solid 12ft to 15ft swell with clean or cross-off winds. The energy is consistently strong. If you’re an expert, the 20th of August morning with an 12ft SW swell and gentle cross-off wind is a good bet.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday morning, the 7th of August, for the exceptional quality and offshore wind, and Sunday morning, the 16th of August, for the glassy conditions and powerful swell. Both are for experienced and expert surfers only. The big stuff in between is for the brave or the kite crew.

Rusty.

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