Express Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. We've got a 16-day window here, and it's a bit of a slow burner at Express Point.

Monday morning, the 3rd of August, kicks things off with a 4ft SW swell, period a very long 15 seconds. The water is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. But the wind is a solid 22 mph offshore, so the surface will be clean. It's a bit marginal though, and the combined energy is moderate (979). It's rideable, but not a standout.

Monday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore and the score drops. Tuesday morning is a similar story – 4ft, offshore wind, but still marginal. Tuesday afternoon goes downhill with a strong 25 mph cross-offshore wind and a 7ft swell that's a bit of a mess. Wednesday morning is a write-off with onshore wind and a short 9-second period.

Then we get a little glimmer. Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August, the swell drops to 5ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1917), and the wind is clean cross-offshore. This is a very long-period groundswell, which means it'll have a lot of energy and shape, but at a point break like Express Point, that's a good thing. It's a solid option.

Thursday the 6th is small, with a 1ft to 2ft swell, but it's clean. Then Friday the 7th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning is 4ft with a 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind. But the real standout is Friday afternoon: the same 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy – 0 mph. That's a rare treat. The combined energy is moderate (1088), but with that glassy surface, it's going to be smooth and fun. This is the best call for the first week.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th look average with building wind and poor conditions. Sunday is a write-off.

Now we get into the second week, and things get serious. The swell really starts pumping. Monday the 10th of August is the big one, but it's a double-edged sword. The swell hits 12ft, with a 14 to 16-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (5212 to 6525). The wind is offshore and clean. However, 12ft is too big for this break – it's an expert-only situation. Not for the average surfer.

Tuesday the 11th is still too big at 10ft, and the wind is messy. Wednesday the 12th drops to a more manageable 5ft, but the wind is a strong 25 mph offshore. It's clean, but hard work to paddle into. Thursday the 13th is another huge day, 12ft again, but with cross-shore wind.

Friday the 14th of August is the standout in the second week. The swell is still a solid 10ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (6282). The wind is moderate offshore. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers who know what they're doing at a point break. It's a powerful, long-period groundswell that will wrap in beautifully.

Saturday the 15th of August is a nice drop-off to 5ft, clean with a light offshore wind. Good for a wind-down. The rest of the window from Sunday the 16th onwards fades out with smaller, mostly cross-shore conditions.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Friday afternoon, the 7th of August, for that glassy, clean, 4ft fun, and Friday the 14th of August, for the big, powerful, long-period 10ft groundswell for the experts. The middle of the second week has some serious size, but it's too big for most. Crowds at Express Point are often there, so expect company, especially on the good days.

Rusty

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