Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into what we’ve got coming up for Drummond Point.

Right off the bat, Thursday and Friday are looking pretty average – not what you’d paddle out for. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird there. The real story starts to build later in the weekend and into next week, but there’s a lot of messy wind to wade through first.

Thursday morning is a no-go: clear skies but a stiff cross-onshore breeze from the NW at 16 mph, with a 3 ft WSW swell but really poor conditions. The energy is moderate at 696 and the period is a long 16 seconds, but it’s just choppy and gutless. Thursday afternoon is similar – 5 ft swell with 1180 energy, but still cross-onshore and messy.

Friday morning stays cloudy with a 5 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a gentler cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph. Energy is strong at 1679, but it’s still fairly choppy and only marginal. Friday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, with a 6 ft, 16-second swell and 1446 energy – still just marginal.

Saturday morning offers a little hope. Clear skies, a light cross-shore from the SSW at 3 mph, and a 6 ft WSW swell with 15-second period. Energy is strong at 1277, and the wind is light enough that it’s only got small ripples. Still, it’s a marginal call. Saturday afternoon stays clear with a 5 ft swell and 1303 energy, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph, bringing small wind ripples.

Sunday morning is a standout. Cloudy, but a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph, with a 5 ft WSW swell and a very long 17-second period. Energy is strong at 1267, and the conditions are clean. That long period means the waves will have punch and shape, but it might make it a bit tricky at a beach break – it’ll be best if you can find a bank that handles it. This is the best window in the first week. Sunday afternoon gets messy again with onshore wind.

Monday morning is also worth a mention – glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze at 3 mph, and a 3 ft WSW swell at 14 seconds. Energy is low at 332, but it’s clean and glassy. Good for a longboard or a fun shape if you’re not chasing size.

Tuesday morning brings a clean cross-offshore from the S at 12 mph, with a 5 ft, 16-second WSW swell and very strong energy at 1622. That’s a solid combo – clean and punchy. Tuesday afternoon is still decent with a cross-shore breeze and 5 ft swell, but the energy drops a bit.

The end of the first week and into the second week gets real interesting for the more experienced crew. Thursday the 27th afternoon sees a 7 ft W swell with a monster 19-second period, and energy surging to 3219. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is a cross-shore from the N at 16 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. This is expert territory. Friday the 28th morning keeps the size at 7 ft, WSW direction, 16 seconds, and 2134 energy, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 22 mph. That’s a heavy, powerful, clean setup – but only for the skilled.

From Saturday the 29th, things go downhill fast. Strong to gale-force winds, rain, and poor surf conditions dominate right through to the end of the period. There’s a brief glimmer on Tuesday the 1st of September with glassy morning conditions and a 3 ft, 16-second WSW swell, but it’s small. Wednesday the 2nd brings another big 7 ft W swell, 11-second period, and 1208 energy, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy.

Overall, if you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d point you to Sunday morning the 23rd of August for the cleanest combo of size, power, and wind. Tuesday morning the 25th is also a solid call. For the big stuff, Friday the 28th morning is the standout for experts who don’t mind a crowd at Drummond Point – it’s a consistent spot, and crowds are possible, so get in early.

Rusty.

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