Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Drummond Point over the next couple of weeks.

This is a classic exposed point-and-beach setup that loves a good SSW swell, so we’re seeing a solid run of energy from the southwest. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is totally normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best of the bunch looks to be Tuesday morning, September 8. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell with a beautiful 17-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. That’s about as good as it gets for a session – the water will be like a mirror, and that long-period groundswell will have some real punch. The combined energy is strong at 1267, so you’ll feel the power. This is a standout for experienced surfers, no doubt about it.

The run continues into Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday morning, September 9, sees a bigger 7-foot swell from the WSW, period 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is a cross-offshore at 22 mph, so it’ll be clean but a bit of a fight. The combined energy ramps up to 2746, which is strong. This is expert territory at that size. Thursday morning, September 10, the wind turns offshore from the E at 19 mph, with a 6-foot swell and a 16-second period. The combined energy is still solid at 1512, and it’ll be clean and powerful.

After that, the size drops a bit, but the 4-foot to 5-foot range on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, still offers clean, fun waves with light winds. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Drummond Point, so be ready for some company on the better days.

There’s a bit of a lull from Sunday, September 13, through to Monday, September 14, with small, onshore slop. Not worth paddling out for.

Then Tuesday, September 15, things pick up again. The morning has a clean 4-foot swell with offshore wind from the E at 12 mph – a nice moderate offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 493. The afternoon improves to 5 feet with a cross-offshore, and the combined energy hits 764. That’s a very good session.

Wednesday, September 16, starts clean with a 5-foot, 16-second swell, but the afternoon gets ruined by a strong cross-shore wind from the S at 19 mph, making it lumpy.

Looking further out, the standout for the second week is Monday, September 21. The morning has a solid 7-foot swell from the WSW, period 17 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the NE at 16 mph. The combined energy is strong at 2694. Then the afternoon is magic: glassy, with a 7-foot swell and 17-second period, combined energy 2296. That’s an excellent setup for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

For the rest of that week, the wind turns onshore and messy, with small to moderate swell, so it’s mostly a pass.

Overall, the first few days are the clear winners. Tuesday morning, September 8, is the pick of the bunch – glassy, powerful, and clean. If you’re an expert, Wednesday morning’s bigger swell is worth a look too.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

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