Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down Drummond Point for the next couple of weeks in feet, Fahrenheit, and miles per hour.

First week is a total bummer, I gotta be honest. From Thursday the 23rd through the end of July, it’s mostly small, chopped up, and blowin’ onshore. You’ll see some 6ft and 5ft swells, but the wind is junk from the south and west, puttin’ a nasty bump on everything. The wave energy is moderate to strong (readings like 2280 and 1797), but it’s all wasted – poor surf conditions are the story. There’s a gap of nearly a week where you’re better off mending your leash than paddlin’ out.

But hold up – come Saturday the 1st of August, everything flips. That morning, the wind goes light from the northeast, which is offshore, and the swell is a clean 7ft from the west-southwest, with a 16-second period. The water temp is about 59°F, which is normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a massive 2084 – that’s a proper, powerful groundswell. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’ll be a solid, powerful wave hummin’ along the point. If you’re experienced, this is your window. Crowds can be around sometimes, but for quality like this, it’s worth it.

Sunday the 2nd of August eases a little, with a 5ft swell from the same direction, but the wind goes offshore from the east-southeast. The morning is clean, with a gentle offshore and moderate energy (904). Not as big, but still a very good, fun session.

Then Monday the 3rd of August fires up again. Another 6ft swell from the west-southwest, 18-second period, with a clean offshore easterly breeze at 13 mph. The energy is again strong (2053). This is another true standout – big, clean, powerful. It’s a bit much for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s gonna be a cracker.

After that, Tuesday the 4th of August holds up with a smaller 5ft, but still clean offshore conditions. The week then winds down, with the swell droppin’ off by Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, gettin’ small and weak again. The combined energy drops to around 178-215, so you’re back to flat spells.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off for decent waves. The second week, from Saturday the 1st to Tuesday the 4th of August, is where the magic happens. The mornings on Saturday 1st and Monday 3rd are the absolute best on offer – big, clean, powerful groundswell with offshore winds. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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