Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Drummond Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first few days are looking like the best bet for a decent session, with some clean, glassy conditions early on. After that, the wind gets messy and the swell really piles in, making it a challenge for all but the most experienced. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 9th right through to the 16th, with onshore winds and heavy, powerful swell. The real standout for the entire period though, is a late window on the 17th.

Let’s start with the good stuff. This coming Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August, is a beauty. The wind is glassy out of the southwest at 3 mph, the swell is a clean 4 ft from the WSW with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 534, and water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty average for this time of year. It’s a great time to get out for a paddle.

Thursday morning the 6th is also looking clean. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the southeast, with a 3 ft WSW swell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, meaning proper groundswell energy with good shape, though it might be a little walled-up at a beach break, but Drummond is a mix of beach, reef, and point, so you’ll find a corner to make it work.

Now, the real standout. Mark your calendars for Monday morning, the 17th of August. We’ve got a solid 7 ft WSW swell, with a 16-second period, and the wind is a perfect light cross-offshore from the north-northeast at just 3 mph. The combined energy is strong at 2068. This is proper, powerful, clean surf. It’s expert territory at that size, but if you’ve got the skills, the conditions will be top-notch. The crowd situation is listed as "sometimes" at Drummond Point, so don’t be surprised if there are a few other keen locals on it.

Be aware that from the 9th through the 16th, it’s a write-off. The swell gets huge, hitting over 10 ft on the 9th, with brutal onshore winds. The wave energy is very strong, with values spiking over 3000 and even 4000, but it’s all blown out. Not worth paddling out for. That stretch is better suited for a kite than a paddle board.

The second week does have that Monday morning window on the 17th, and then it fades back into smaller, cleaner but less powerful 4 ft to 4 ft surf. Nothing else to write home about after that.

So, if you’re keen, get out this Tuesday or Thursday, or wait for that big, clean pulse on the 17th. That’s the winner.

Rusty.

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