Drummond Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.15° S 135.25° E

Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Drummond Point sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.7° 

Drummond Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Drummond Point surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Drummond Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 14th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 14th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 14th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drummond Point over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Drummond Point. It’s a beach, reef and point setup, and it’s a consistent spot that’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are a mess. We’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft WSW swell, with a period up to 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1415 to 2716). But the wind is howling onshore from the west at 19 mph, and the surf quality is just poor. It’s a no-go.

Tuesday the 14th is still a bit average. The swell is still 7ft to 7ft, and that’s a bit much for beginners, but the wind eases up a bit. It’s a messy cross-on with a moderate breeze, making it choppy and marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Wednesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the WSW, with a nice long period of 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (970). But the real story is the wind. Wednesday morning we’ve got a light, cross-off breeze, and by the afternoon it goes glassy—dead flat calm, just a 3 mph puff from the SSW. That’s going to be smooth as silk. The waves will be clean and lined up. This is a solid session for intermediates.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are smaller, with the swell dropping to 4ft and 4ft. The wind is mostly cross-off, keeping things clean, but the energy is dropping (703 to 773). It’s still rideable, but nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are back to being poor. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is either fresh or strong cross-shore, making it lumpy. Sunday afternoon sees a spike in swell to 6ft from the west, but it’s onshore, choppy, and messy.

Monday the 20th brings a bigger pulse—8ft from the WSW, with a period of 15 seconds and strong energy (3398). That’s big for the point, and the wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s fairly choppy. This is expert territory, and the crowd might be on it.

Tuesday the 21st is a small, clean day. The swell is 4ft, and we get a nice offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is low (554), but the conditions are clean. A good morning for a cruise.

The standout window, and I mean the real standout, is shaping up for the end of the week. Friday the 24th morning, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s coming from the WSW with a very long period of 20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the ESE, and the energy is moderate (501). That’s a glassy, clean, long-period jewel. It’s going to be better at the point or reef than the beach, but it’ll be worth the paddle.

Then, Saturday the 25th morning is the pick of the fortnight. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1576). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s spot on. This is a big, clean, powerful day. The crowds will be there, but the waves will be worth it.

The last few days of the run, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, are nothing special. The swell is 5ft to 5ft, but the wind gets messy again. Monday afternoon, though, we get a glassy session with 4ft from the WSW. That’s a nice, clean finisher.

So, if you’re picking your days, Wednesday the 15th is the call for clean, fun waves. But for the big, quality stuff, you’re looking at Saturday the 25th. That’s the one. Don’t bother with the first week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
17
2.2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.5
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15
1.4
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14
1.3
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14
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
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16
1.1
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1415
1314
2025
2716
2599
2929
2445
2054
1364
970
800
687
557
433
796
773
543
351
236
178
123
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
W
30
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30
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30
W
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSW
20
ENE
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NNE
5
WNW
15
NE
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NNE
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NNW
20
NNE
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NNE
25
NNW
35
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:42AM0.66m
00:38AM0.16m
12:28PM0.70m
00:53AM0.17m
1:08PM0.72m
1:07AM0.20m
1:41PM0.70m
1:25AM0.25m
2:09PM0.67m
1:50AM0.31m
2:31PM0.63m
2:22AM0.36m
2:49PM0.58m
2:58AM0.41m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.09m
4:02AM0.12m
8:39PM0.09m
5:05AM0.09m
8:57PM0.11m
5:57AM0.06m
9:05PM0.14m
6:43AM0.05m
9:09PM0.15m
7:25AM0.05m
9:12PM0.15m
8:04AM0.08m
9:19PM0.13m
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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