
Surf Forecasts:
Drummond Point surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drummond Point this week:
The surf forecast for Drummond Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drummond Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drummond Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Drummond Point. It’s the only break we’ve got to talk about, a beach-reef-and-point setup that needs a clean shot.
First thing to note is the water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing radical.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a real mixed bag and mostly disappointing. We don’t get any proper green lights until Wednesday the 16th of September. The beginning of the run is a write-off: Sunday and Monday are plagued by cross-onshore winds and only marginal to poor conditions. Tuesday morning the 15th shows a bit of promise with a clean look and some bigger 6ft WSW swell, but that afternoon gets trashed by a fresh cross-shore wind that chops it all up.
The standout moment, the one to circle, is the Wednesday morning on the 16th of September. That’s where it all comes together. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the WSW, a long 15-second period giving it proper groundswell energy (combined energy is a strong 1310), and best of all, a clean offshore ESE wind. That offshore breeze is going to hold the faces up beautifully and make for some clean, lined-up waves. That’s the best you’ll see in this whole 16-day window. Keep in mind, with that long period, a point break like this should hold the shape better than a beach break, so it’s a good bet.
After that, it turns messy again. Thursday the 17th has clean-looking conditions but the swell drops off, and from Friday the 18th through the weekend it’s just choppy, lumpy, and not worth paddling out. The swell direction stays WSW, but the winds are mostly cross-on or strong cross-shore, ruining the surface.
There’s another little glimmer around Monday and Tuesday the 21st and 22nd of September. The swell picks back up to 6ft to 7ft, very long period again (15 to 18 seconds), and the energy readings are through the roof – 1816 and even 3106 on Tuesday morning! That’s some serious power. However, the wind is either light cross-on or onshore, so while the ocean will be pumping, it’s going to be a battle with the crud. Still, for experienced surfers, Tuesday morning the 22nd with that 7ft, 18-second groundswell and only light cross-onshore wind might offer some proper bombs if you’re keen and pick your bank. It’s a bigger, more powerful option, not for the faint-hearted.
Further out, it fades again. The morning of Sunday the 27th of September sees a drop to a clean 3ft swell with a light offshore easterly and low energy (336), but that’s a last gasp before the end of the run.
So, the pick of the whole period is definitely Wednesday morning, September 16th – clean, solid, and full of potential. The Tuesday the 22nd is a wildcard for the brave. The rest of the time, you’re mostly watching the forecast change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | W 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
635 | 749 | 543 | 454 | 270 | 813 | 1099 | 1301 | 1187 | 1310 | 1346 | 880 | 569 | 352 | 331 | 207 | 284 | 165 | 102 | 118 | 1389 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:24PM0.55m | 1:38AM0.66m | 1:35PM0.52m | 1:59AM0.68m | 1:45PM0.49m | 2:20AM0.67m | 1:54PM0.46m | 2:41AM0.64m | 1:58PM0.43m | 3:02AM0.58m | 1:52PM0.40m | 3:23AM0.51m | 1:21PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM-0.01m | 7:51AM0.02m | 7:31PM-0.03m | 8:13AM0.06m | 7:44PM-0.04m | 8:33AM0.11m | 7:57PM-0.03m | 8:51AM0.16m | 8:09PM-0.01m | 9:06AM0.23m | 8:16PM0.02m | 9:10AM0.30m | 8:11PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | 454 | 270 | 679 | 1099 | 1301 | 1187 | 1310 | 1346 | 880 | 569 | 352 | 331 | 158 | 284 | 165 | 102 | 87 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | WSW 18 | — | WNW 5 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | — |
— | — | — | 71 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 207 | — | 3 | 37 | 118 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — |
— | — | — | 28 | 152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | NE 2 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | W 17 |
635 | 749 | 543 | — | — | 813 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 1 | 37 | 67 | 1389 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 568 | 271 | 158 | 327 | 183 | 183 | 183 | 183 | 59 | 183 | 59 | 15 | 92 | 15 | 345 | 183 | 92 | 337 | 327 | 920 |
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Information about the Drummond Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drummond Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drummond Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drummond Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Drummond Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Drummond Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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