Drummond Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Drummond Point. It’s a beach, reef and point setup, and it’s a consistent spot that’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are a mess. We’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft WSW swell, with a period up to 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1415 to 2716). But the wind is howling onshore from the west at 19 mph, and the surf quality is just poor. It’s a no-go.

Tuesday the 14th is still a bit average. The swell is still 7ft to 7ft, and that’s a bit much for beginners, but the wind eases up a bit. It’s a messy cross-on with a moderate breeze, making it choppy and marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Wednesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the WSW, with a nice long period of 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (970). But the real story is the wind. Wednesday morning we’ve got a light, cross-off breeze, and by the afternoon it goes glassy—dead flat calm, just a 3 mph puff from the SSW. That’s going to be smooth as silk. The waves will be clean and lined up. This is a solid session for intermediates.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are smaller, with the swell dropping to 4ft and 4ft. The wind is mostly cross-off, keeping things clean, but the energy is dropping (703 to 773). It’s still rideable, but nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are back to being poor. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is either fresh or strong cross-shore, making it lumpy. Sunday afternoon sees a spike in swell to 6ft from the west, but it’s onshore, choppy, and messy.

Monday the 20th brings a bigger pulse—8ft from the WSW, with a period of 15 seconds and strong energy (3398). That’s big for the point, and the wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s fairly choppy. This is expert territory, and the crowd might be on it.

Tuesday the 21st is a small, clean day. The swell is 4ft, and we get a nice offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is low (554), but the conditions are clean. A good morning for a cruise.

The standout window, and I mean the real standout, is shaping up for the end of the week. Friday the 24th morning, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s coming from the WSW with a very long period of 20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the ESE, and the energy is moderate (501). That’s a glassy, clean, long-period jewel. It’s going to be better at the point or reef than the beach, but it’ll be worth the paddle.

Then, Saturday the 25th morning is the pick of the fortnight. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1576). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s spot on. This is a big, clean, powerful day. The crowds will be there, but the waves will be worth it.

The last few days of the run, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, are nothing special. The swell is 5ft to 5ft, but the wind gets messy again. Monday afternoon, though, we get a glassy session with 4ft from the WSW. That’s a nice, clean finisher.

So, if you’re picking your days, Wednesday the 15th is the call for clean, fun waves. But for the big, quality stuff, you’re looking at Saturday the 25th. That’s the one. Don’t bother with the first week.

Rusty.

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