Douglas Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Douglas Point. Good news – this stretch is about to fire, but we’ve got to wade through a bit of a stormy mess first. Let’s get into it.

The week kicks off with a bang. Wednesday morning, July 8th, is the real standout. We’ve got a solid 12 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, meaning heaps of energy and power. The combined swell energy is pumping at 8212 (moderate energy), and with a light NNE breeze, 6 mph, blowing offshore, Douglas Point is going to be absolutely pristine. This is exceptional for expert surfers; if you’re not comfortable on big, powerful waves, give this one a miss. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

That afternoon, the wind glassed right off with a 3 mph easterly, and the swell drops just a tick to 16 seconds. Still excellent, but the morning will be the real session.

Thursday, July 9th, still has great waves. The swell drops to 8 ft SW with a 15-second period. Offshore winds hold in the morning from the NNE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the energy is down a notch. Friday, July 10th, sees the wind picking up to a moderate 16 mph from the north, but it’s still offshore and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the WSW. Conditions stay clean and fun for strong paddlers.

Now, we hit the wall. Saturday, July 11th, through to Monday, July 14th, is a write-off. Heavy rain, howling westerly winds over 28 mph, and massive, messy swell – we’re talking 18 ft to 20 ft. The wave energy is huge (up to 17223 – very strong), but it’s all cross-shore chop. Not for surfing. The break setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this blast.

Things start to clean up again on Thursday, July 16th. A beautiful morning with a light 3 mph northerly offshore, a 8 ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds. Clean, but it’s a return to average conditions for experienced surfers. The session to circle on your calendar? Friday, July 17th. That morning, a 13 ft SW swell with a 16-second period arrives with a light 6 mph NNW offshore wind. The wave energy is up at 7396 (moderate), and conditions are calling for exceptional surf for experts. The afternoon only gets better with a clean 9 mph cross-offshore breeze. That’s the second standout of the outlook – big, powerful, and clean.

After that, we’re into a slow fade. The 18th and 19th still have some rideable 8 ft to 6 ft SW swell with offshore winds, but the wind gets stronger and the quality drops off. From Sunday afternoon, July 19th, onward, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions through to the end of the forecast on the 23rd, with onshore winds and lumpy seas.

So, the call is simple: if you’re an expert, do not miss Wednesday morning, July 8th, and Friday, July 17th. For the rest of us, the Thursday and Friday mornings between the 9th and 17th are your best bet for a manageable, clean wave.

Rusty.

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