Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Drummond Point. This is a beach, reef and point setup, so it’s got a few tricks up its sleeve. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is just about normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

Right now, the first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 28th is a total mess, with a strong cross-onshore wind hammering a 7 ft WSW swell. The energy is high (1776), but the conditions are lumpy and poor. It’s not worth paddling out. Wednesday the 29th is still messy with a cross-shore chop, and the swell is dropping a touch, but the energy is up to 3191 early on – still not clean enough to get excited about. You’d be fighting it.

Thursday morning the 30th of July is where it starts to get interesting. The wind flips offshore from the east at just 3 mph, and even though the swell is only 4 ft from the WSW, the period is a solid 13 seconds – real groundswell energy. The wave energy is moderate (569), but the clean conditions mean you’ll find some fun, lined-up waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s a window of good surf after a few days of garbage.

Now, if you’re looking for the best on offer, you’ve got to lock in Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is looking clean with a gentle offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, and the swell is 6 ft from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (1122), and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid call. The waves will have power and shape, and the offshore wind will keep the faces clean. This is your standout.

But hold on – the real heavyweight is shaping up for Wednesday the 12th of August. That’s over a week away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the forecast is showing a 8 ft WSW swell with a 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is massive (4019). The wind is light offshore from the southeast at 6 mph. This is a setup for some serious waves at Drummond Point, especially with the point and reef sections handling that long-period swell better than the beach. It’s expert territory at that size, but if you’ve got the skills, this could be the session of the month. The afternoon does get a bit cross-onshore, so hit it early.

Between those two highlights, there’s a fair bit of average stuff. Friday the 1st of August has a punchy 5 ft swell with a long 17-second period, but the wind is strong and cross-onshore, making it lumpy. Don’t bother. Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon has a 6 ft swell with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s just marginal. The 12th of August is the one to circle on the calendar.

There’s a gap of poor days after the 12th, with strong winds and messy seas through the 9th, 10th, and 11th, before that Wednesday window.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 3rd of August is the most reliable, clean, fun surf for the experienced crew. And Wednesday the 12th of August is the long-range promise – big, clean, and powerful if it holds. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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