Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I've got a look at the forecast for Drummond Point. It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We've got some swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be a real pain in the neck for most of the run.

The main event is a solid, long-period WSW groundswell that's going to be pumping through the whole period. The combined energy is strong to very strong - we're talking values between 1389 and 5092 for most of the week, which is a lot of power. The problem is, for the first week and a half, the wind is just not playing ball. It's going to be cross-onshore, onshore, or just plain strong, making a mess of things. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get a wave happens on the morning of Thursday, August 6th. We've got a 3 ft swell at 16 seconds, but it's coming from a cross-on SW breeze at only 3 mph. It's surfable, but small and a little bumpy. The score is low, and it's described as marginal. Friday the 7th, the swell jumps to 6 ft, with a long 15-second period, but a 19 mph cross-off NNE wind makes it clean but still a bit tricky. The energy is moderate (1389). The afternoon is a write-off.

Saturday, the 8th, is no good. Sunday, the 9th, is pure chaos – a 8 ft swell with a 28 mph onshore W wind. That's 2534 of combined energy, but it's a complete washout. The whole first week is basically a write-off for clean surf. The swell is there, but the wind is ruining it. It's a long wait for quality.

Forget the first week unless you're desperate. The standout is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. This is the one. The forecast is calling for a glassy 6 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is dead calm. The surf report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The combined energy is a solid 1512, which is fine. This is a quality, powerful groundswell with absolutely no wind. It's going to be a good day at Drummond Point. The only thing is, at 6 ft and that long period, it's pushy and better for the more experienced surfer. It's a point and reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely.

The next morning, Sunday, August 16th, is also a good option. The swell drops to 4 ft, but it's still a clean 15-second WSW groundswell. A light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph will keep it clean. The energy is moderate (706). It's a great follow-up day for a smaller, more manageable board.

After that, it tails off. The morning of Wednesday, August 20th, sees a 6 ft swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on from the WSW, so it's just marginal. The last day, Friday, August 21st, has a 6 ft, 13-second swell with a light cross-shore N wind. It's a possible session, but not the quality of that 15th.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a frustrating wait. The 15th of August, with that glassy, 6 ft groundswell, is the absolute standout. The 16th is a solid backup. The rest is just a bit of a gamble.

Rusty.

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