Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk surf. The first couple of days are a total washout, but there’s a little promise around the middle of next week, and a real standout that’s got my attention for the following weekend.

The forecast starts off pretty rough. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have some swell, but the wind is junk. Saturday morning brings a 4ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, but that 25 km/h WSW wind is right on it, making for a messy session. The energy is moderate (520), but it’s not worth it. Sunday morning is a tease – a cleaner 3ft WSW swell with a nice 11-second period and a light NNE cross-offshore breeze, which is a big plus. The energy is weak (243), but it’s the only decent window early on.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a hard pass. The wind is howling – 45 km/h cross-on Monday morning – and the swell is short-period junk. It’s a beach, reef, and point setup here at Drummond Point, but with those conditions, you’d be better off with a kite than a paddle. The combined energy numbers are moderate to strong (403 to 1996), but the quality just isn’t there.

Wednesday the 29th is a little more interesting. The morning shows a 6ft WSW swell at 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell – with a gentle S cross-shore breeze. The energy is strong (1589), and it’s flagged as marginal, mostly due to tide. This is a point break, which is good for a long-period swell like this, as it won’t just close out. It’s a surfer’s call, but the potential is there for a few decent ones.

Then we hit a bit of a gap. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st have small, cleanish surf, but the swell is small – 4ft to 3ft – and the energy is weak to moderate (366 to 556). Nothing to get excited about. The first week of August starts with a strong, long-period swell on the 1st and 2nd, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a no-go until Sunday the 2nd. That morning is the real highlight. A 5ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, an easterly offshore breeze at 15 km/h, and strong energy (1150). The water temperature is about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. This is a clean, expert-level session due to the size and power. It’s a consistent spot, so there will be waves, but it’s going to be a serious paddle.

The next real standout is a week later, on Friday the 7th of August. The morning shows a 8ft WSW swell at 15 seconds, with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze at 10 km/h. The energy is very strong (2772). This is a big, powerful groundswell, and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. At over 8ft, it’s expert territory only. For a point break like Drummond Point, this long-period swell is going to produce some proper, lined-up waves, but the crowds will be a factor, as it’s a spot that can get busy. The wind is light and clean, so the surface will be glassy. It’s a promising call, but still a week out, so keep an eye on it.

All in all, the best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August for a solid, clean session, and Friday the 7th of August for the big, powerful stuff. The rest of the window is a mix of wind and small waves.

Rusty.

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