Surf Forecasts:
Drummond Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drummond Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drummond Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on offer at Drummond Point. This is a beach, reef, and point setup, so there's a bit of variety to play with.
The water temp is around 15°, pretty standard for now.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have some small 4 to 4ft swell from the WSW, with a 15-16 second period. That's a nice groundswell, but the size is lacking and conditions are only marginal. Energy is moderate, in the 600s. Winds are generally cross-off, keeping it clean, but the juice isn't there to make it worthwhile.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are both poor with onshore winds. A good time to fix your gear.
Tuesday the 15th of September sees the swell pick up a bit to about 6ft. The energy jumps into the strong range (1413). It's cross-off, so it's clean, but the forecast still calls it marginal. Getting closer, but not quite there.
Wednesday the 16th of September is your first real winner. You've got a clean 5 to 6ft swell from the WSW, with strong energy (1091 to 1292), and the wind is offshore. That's the dream for Drummond Point. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I wouldn't argue with that.
The quality drops off Thursday the 17th, and Friday the 18th is blown out by 25 mph winds. Saturday the 19th is a mess of tiny swell and onshores, plus a weird, short-period windswell that's not worth a mention.
Now, Sunday the 20th of September is the big one to have on your radar. The morning session is looking mint. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW, with a 12-second period and a strong energy reading of 1413. The wind is light offshore from the east, making for clean, powerful lines. This is expert territory with that size, but it's got the makings of a proper session. The report backs this up, calling it excellent for experienced surfers.
Monday the 21st stays big with 8ft and massive energy (3480), but the wind is cross-off, not pure offshore. Tuesday the 22nd is another good-looking day with a 5ft swell and offshore winds in the morning.
From the 23rd onwards, it turns ugly. Strong cross-shore winds, a near-gale on the 24th, and then onshore winds and lumpy conditions through to the 26th. There's some size at the very end, but the wind ruins it for paddling.
To sum it up, Wednesday the 16th is your solid early-week option, but if you can wait, Sunday the 20th morning is the one with the most potential. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are promising for a big, clean swell.
Catch ya in the water,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 716 | 796 | 742 | 629 | 546 | 297 | 635 | 534 | 309 | 500 | 419 | 366 | 1413 | 1374 | 1240 | 1292 | 1091 | 857 | 459 | 373 | 282 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:58PM0.62m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:12PM0.59m | 1:18AM0.62m | 1:24PM0.55m | 1:38AM0.66m | 1:35PM0.52m | 1:59AM0.68m | 1:45PM0.49m | 2:20AM0.67m | 1:54PM0.46m | 2:41AM0.64m | 1:58PM0.43m | 3:02AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.05m | 7:04AM-0.00m | 7:12PM0.02m | 7:28AM0.00m | 7:20PM-0.01m | 7:51AM0.02m | 7:31PM-0.03m | 8:13AM0.06m | 7:44PM-0.04m | 8:33AM0.11m | 7:57PM-0.03m | 8:51AM0.16m | 8:09PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 716 | 796 | 742 | 629 | 546 | 297 | — | — | 309 | 500 | 419 | 366 | 1413 | 1374 | 1240 | 1292 | 1091 | 857 | 459 | 373 | 282 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 249 | — | — | — | 71 | 104 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 635 | 534 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 92 | 120 | 92 | 190 | 658 | 311 | 135 | 327 | 183 | 183 | 183 | 59 | 15 | 59 | 15 | 192 | 15 | 192 |
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