Surf Forecasts:
Drummond Point surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drummond Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drummond Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Drummond Point.
Alright, look, to be honest, the next two weeks at Drummond Point are a bit of a mixed bag with a whole lot of waiting for the right moment. We've got a massive 16-day window, but the start is a bit of a dud. The first real call is a Monday afternoon, August 31st, with a 5 ft WSW swell, but it's a long-period 17-second groundswell coming in with a cross-onshore breeze, so it's not the cleanest.
The real story is the wind. For the first week, it's going to be a battle. We've got a lot of fresh to strong breezes and even a near gale on Friday the 4th of September, which will blow it right out. The swell energy is there – it's moderate to strong with values like 1377 and 2431 (that's the combined energy) – but the wind is just going to ruin it.
We do get a bit of a reprieve. On Wednesday morning, September 9th, things start to look up. The swell is 6 ft from the WSW, period of 16 seconds, and we get a light offshore breeze from the NE. This is the standout. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I agree. That's a solid 6 ft of groundswell with clean conditions. The wind will be light, so it's a serious window. The afternoon of the 9th is also good with a 6 ft swell and a cross-off breeze from the S.
After that, things settle down a bit. The swell drops off, but we get more clean windows. The 10th and 11th of September have some clean morning sessions with 5 ft to 6 ft swells, but the wave energy drops. The 14th of September, a Monday morning, has a nice offshore wind from the ESE and a 5 ft swell, which is a good call for a clean session. The 15th, Tuesday morning, also has a gentle offshore breeze and a 4 ft swell.
So, the long story short: the first week is mostly a write-off thanks to the wind. The best bet is the 9th of September, both morning and afternoon. The second week has some cleaner but smaller days. Water temp is about 60°, which is average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, gales from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 14 |
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 kJ | 962 | 525 | 318 | 763 | 1041 | 1016 | 1548 | 1504 | 1454 | 1875 | 1857 | 1288 | 2581 | 2345 | 2830 | 2709 | 1525 | 2639 | 2855 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:25AM0.63m | 2:22PM0.50m | 2:50AM0.63m | 2:28PM0.43m | 3:15AM0.61m | 2:17PM0.38m | 3:43AM0.56m | 1:32PM0.36m | 4:13AM0.49m | 11:33AM0.50m | 3:15AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.04m | 8:20PM0.00m | 9:05AM0.11m | 8:27PM0.01m | 9:31AM0.20m | 8:30PM0.01m | 9:50AM0.30m | 8:24PM0.02m | 9:21AM0.40m | 8:08PM0.03m | 7:46PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 962 | 525 | 297 | — | — | — | — | — | 1454 | 1875 | 1857 | 1288 | — | — | 2830 | 2709 | 1525 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | NNE 4 | W 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | — | 59 | 65 | 763 | 1041 | 1016 | 1548 | 1504 | — | — | — | 28 | 2581 | 2345 | — | — | 15 | 2639 | 2855 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 92 | 936 | 327 | 240 | 200 | 735 | 922 | 311 | 346 | 15 | 249 | 920 | 1114 | 1362 | 311 | 15 | 337 | 327 |
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