Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee and listen up, it's Rusty. We've got a solid run of groundswell on the cards here at Drummond Point, but it's not all smooth sailing. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with some absolute gems hidden in there, but also plenty of rough, blown-out days you'll want to give a wide berth.

The big story is a long-period, very long period groundswell from the WSW that's going to be pulsing through. We're talking massive energy readings, around 2,746 (moderate wave energy) at the start, and it's packing some serious power. Because it's a point and reef setup, Drummond Point is the place for this kind of swell, as long-period groundswells can be a bit too straight for beach breaks. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need for a winter suit just yet.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday the 9th has some solid 7ft to 7ft WSW swell, but that cross-off wind from the SE at 22 mph is a fresh breeze making it marginal. Not the one.

Thursday the 10th is where we start to see something. The morning has 6ft of that WSW groundswell, and the wind has swung offshore out of the E at 16 mph. That's a moderate offshore breeze and clean waves. The energy is still strong at 1,512 (moderate wave energy). It's a solid option, but the score is decent, not a standout.

Friday the 11th afternoon is a top pick. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and with a period of 16 seconds, those waves are going to have proper shape. Energy is 697 (moderate wave energy). It's a great window for a session with clean lines.

Saturday the 12th is a bit of a write-off, with a cross-off wind in the morning and a cross-on by the afternoon. The swell is small. Sunday the 13th is even worse, with onshore winds and poor conditions. Monday the 14th is a no-go too.

Now, for the real standout. Look at Wednesday the 16th. The morning is firing. We've got 6ft of WSW groundswell (16-second period), and the wind is offshore and light from the ESE at 6 mph. The energy is 1,447 (moderate wave energy), and the forecast is calling it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one. It's a bit of a heavy swell for beginners, but for the rest of you, it's clean, powerful, and at a point break, it's going to run. The crowd can be a factor here sometimes, so get in early.

The following week is a rollercoaster. Thursday the 17th has clean 4ft surf in the morning. Then it gets messy again. Keep an eye on Sunday the 20th afternoon. The swell builds back to 6ft from the WSW, the wind is a gentle offshore from the NE at 9 mph, and the energy is 1,161 (moderate wave energy). The forecast again says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's another high-quality session.

The end of the run gets gnarly, but also has a hidden gem. The 21st and 22nd of September are blown out by strong onshore winds, with the swell getting up to 7ft. That's messy and for experts only.

But then, Wednesday the 23rd of September morning. Look at this. Glassy. The wind is dead calm, a slight air from the south at 3 mph. The swell is 7ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 2,692 (strong wave energy). The forecast is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That is a sneaky, glassy, clean, powerful groundswell day. It's over 8ft, so it's expert territory, but for those who can handle it, it will be the session of the trip.

The forecast for the 24th of September morning is also looking good, with 5ft and gentle offshore winds.

So, the standout sessions are the afternoon of Friday the 11th for a smaller, cleaner wave, the morning of Wednesday the 16th for a powerful, clean swell, and the glassy morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September for the true power surfers. There are gaps of poor conditions in between, so pick your days.

Rusty.

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