Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Drummonds.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s not all clean, you gotta pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 67°F, a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year, so you’ll want the thick rubber.

Sunday the 2nd kicks it off with a clean 8ft SW swell, period a long 14 seconds, and a moderate cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 2216 (moderate), but it’s one for the experienced crew at that size. Sunday afternoon holds similar lines, a touch smaller at 7ft, still clean, still cross-off. Decent way to start.

Monday the 3rd gets messy. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy. I’d give it a miss. Tuesday the 4th is a weird one: a very long 19 second period groundswell, but only 5ft in the morning. That long period will make it break straight, better for a point or reef, but Drummonds might be a bit tricky. The combined energy is still good (1888) but it’s cross-shore and light, with small ripples. Afternoon bumps to 8ft with a longer 18 second period, but the cross-shore wind puts a chop on it. Worth a look if you’re keen, but not perfect.

Wednesday the 5th cleans up with a 7ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, and a cross-off breeze. Nice lines. Afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the cross-shore wind chops it up a touch. Still rideable.

Now, the standout in this whole window is Thursday the 6th morning. Swell hits 10ft from the SW, 16 second period, with a light cross-onshore wind that’s just enough to keep it lined up. The combined energy is a massive 4751 (strong). This is big, powerful, proper groundswell. Only for experts – anyone else will be in over their head.

Friday the 7th afternoon also looks strong: 10ft, 16 seconds, cross-shore wind, and the energy jumps to 8210 (very strong). That’s a lot of water moving around. Good for the experienced, but you’ll be working hard.

Saturday the 8th afternoon keeps the swell pumping at 12ft from the SW, 16 seconds, combined energy of 6285 (strong), and it’s clean with a cross-off breeze. Another expert-only session.

Sunday the 9th morning is a real jewel. You’ve got 10ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the East. That’s as good as it gets for a session when it’s big. The combined energy sits at 3904 (strong). This is the best on offer for clean, powerful waves.

The second week gets a bit rougher. The 10th and 11th are blown out with onshore winds, and the 11th has thunderstorms with 25 mph winds – hide your boards. The 12th is a write-off too: strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, poor surf. The 13th cleans up for the morning with 10ft and a cross-off wind, but the energy is still high (4899). By the 15th (Saturday morning), you’ve got a clean 8ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze. Very solid, very clean. The 16th drops right off to 4ft with an offshore wind – small, clean, beginner-friendly. The 17th has a small 5ft swell but a light offshore in the afternoon, which could be a fun little session if you’re not after power.

Overall, the big standout is Thursday morning the 6th for power, and Sunday the 9th for clean, big waves. If you’re experienced, don’t miss those. If you’re learning, wait for the 16th or 17th.

- Rusty

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