Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, taking a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we gotta talk about Douglas Point. This is a reef break, and it's fairly consistent, so it usually has something. But right now, it's got a proper grudge against us. The swell is massive, a proper 18 feet from the WSW with a 15-second period, and that wave energy is through the roof at 12246. It's just too much, and with a 31 mph cross-wind, the place is a washing machine. You wouldn't want to be out there. That's the situation for the 28th of July.

We've got a bit of a wait for things to calm down. The swell is still too big and the winds are messy right through the 29th and 30th. It's a slow start.

Now, look at the morning of the 31st of July. That's when we start to see a window. The swell drops to a manageable 7 feet from the SW, but more importantly, we get a cross-offshore wind from the NW. The water is about average for the time of year, around 59°. The waves will be clean. It's a good sign, but it's just a taste.

But the real standout is the 1st of August. Saturday morning starts with a 8 feet SW groundswell, with that 16-second period, and a clean 16 mph offshore wind from the North. The energy is pumping at 3871. It's already looking excellent for experienced surfers. Then Saturday afternoon, it gets even better. The swell jumps to 12 feet, the period stretches to 17 seconds, and the wind holds offshore from the NNW. The energy is now 7421. This is the pick of the week. It's big, clean, and powerful. It's a day for the crew who know what they're doing; the power and size mean it's not for beginners.

The 2nd of August has a solid morning too, with a 10 feet SW swell and a light offshore breeze. But the afternoon gets wrecked by a 25 mph onshore wind. So, that's a half-day session.

The first week of August is a mixed bag. There's a lot of onshore wind and junk, but we get a few clean windows. The 5th of August morning has a small but clean 5 feet groundswell with a very long 18-second period and a cross-offshore wind. It's clean, but that long period will make it break a bit straight on the beach.

The 7th of August is another beauty. Friday morning, we get a 10 feet SW swell with a 16-second period and a clean offshore wind. The afternoon is even better with a glassy 8 feet swell. That's the kind of day you call in sick for.

Now, the second week gets a bit wild. The 8th and 9th of August have some big, clean offshore wind days, but the swell is getting huge again. The 9th of August afternoon has a 16 feet W swell with a fresh offshore wind. That's expert territory.

Then we hit the 10th of August. Monday. This is a monster. We're looking at a 25 feet swell from the WSW with a 19-second period. The wave energy is 42933. That's not just big; it's dangerous. The wind is a near gale offshore, so it'll be clean, but it's a beast that only a handful of people on the planet can handle. The same goes for the 11th. It's still a massive 16 feet with a strong offshore wind. It's a spectacle, not a surf session.

So, to wrap it up: The best on offer is definitely Saturday the 1st of August. That afternoon session with the 12 feet SW groundswell and clean offshore wind is as good as it gets. For a slightly smaller, more accessible option, the morning of Friday the 7th of August with the 10 feet swell and offshore wind is a solid second. The rest of the time, you're either waiting for the swell to drop or ducking from the wind. Stay sharp.

Rusty

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