Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for this stretch we’ve got ahead. It’s all about one break for the next couple of weeks: Drummonds. This is a reef set-up, exposed to the SW, which is exactly where our main swell is coming from. The water’s sittin’ at 68°, pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a big pulse of energy arriving on Tuesday the 11th. This is a serious, powerful groundswell – 12 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, pumping out some 6473 (strong wave energy). That’s expert-level stuff right there. It’s clean with a cross-off breeze, but the conditions are considered marginal, likely due to the size or tide. It’s big and it’s raw, so only the experienced crew should be looking at this.

Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real standout. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft, still from the SW and still a long 16-second period, but the wind turns offshore from the E at 12 mph. That’ll clean it right up, delivering good shape. This is for experienced surfers who know how to handle a solid, powerful reef wave. The energy is still strong (3499). The crowd could pop up here though, so be ready for some company.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th keep the size around 8-8 ft, but the winds get a bit messy on the afternoons. The Friday morning session on the 14th is another sweet spot: 8 ft, offshore E wind at 9 mph, making for an excellent, clean session for those with the skills.

By the weekend of the 16th and 17th, the swell dips. Saturday the 15th morning has 6 ft of clean offshore swell (1505 moderate energy) – a better call for the strong intermediate crew. But then Sunday the 16th drops off noticeably, and by Monday the 17th the wind turns onshore from the W, messing up the surface.

We get a resurgence early in the second week. Tuesday the 18th afternoon shows a big 10 ft SW swell pumping (6863 strong energy), but with an onshore wind. That’s not our best look. Wednesday the 19th morning is glassy and clean – 8 ft with no wind, which is a rare treat, but still onshore wind later in the day spoils it.

Thursday the 20th morning is another glassy session, 8 ft SW groundswell (2585 moderate energy) – that’s a proper window for a peaceful, clean paddle out. After that, the wind picks up and the quality fades through the end of the week.

Then, look here – a proper late call. Saturday the 22nd morning brings back the goods: 8 ft of SW groundswell, a long 18-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a powerful, lined-up swell (3836 strong energy) and it’s worth the wait. Sunday the 23rd morning is glassy again, but a bit smaller at 8 ft.

The final standout is Monday the 24th morning. It’s a smaller 5 ft, but it’s from the WSW with a very long 18-second period, and it’s completely glassy. That’s a sneaky good day for a reef break like this – the long period will wrap in beautifully, and the light conditions will make it feel like a private session. The energy reading (2334) is still there despite the height.

After that, the swell chills out. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th offer smaller, cleaner options for the strong intermediates, around 6-6 ft, with clean cross-off winds in the mornings.

If I’m picking the one or two true standouts, it’s Wednesday the 12th morning for the power and the offshore wind, and that glassy Monday the 24th morning for the pure, clean, long-period magic.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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