Express Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Express Point.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few gaps to be aware of. The forecast kicks off with small, clean-ish waves that are just a tease for what’s coming. The real standout window is Friday the 28th through to Tuesday the 1st of September, and then again around the 4th and 5th of September. Be warned, though, the very end of the run, around the 6th to the 8th, is blown out by strong winds, so don't get too excited about that.

Let’s start with Monday the 24th. It’s a bit of a nothing burger to start. We’ve got 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the morning is messy with a cross-offshore wind, so the quality is poor. The afternoon cleans up with a light offshore, making it look better, but the wave height drops slightly to 4ft. Not a day to rush out for.

Tuesday the 25th brings a little more hope. The morning is a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon swings around to a gentle cross-offshore, cleaning things up nicely. The swell holds at 4ft from the SW, and wave energy is moderate (696). This is a decent, workable session.

Wednesday the 26th is a mixed bag. A moderate cross-shore messes up the morning, but the afternoon gets cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze. Swell is 4ft from the SW, but the conditions are only marginal. Worth a look if you're keen for something, but don't expect perfection.

Now, Thursday the 27th is a sneaky good day. We’re into a smaller 3ft to 3ft SW swell, but a glassy, calm afternoon with zero wind makes it a perfect choice for a longboard or a fun board. The water temp is 56°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Here’s the big one: Friday the 28th. This is the standout day of the whole outlook. The morning kicks off with 4ft of SW swell, but the period is a very impressive 18 seconds – that’s groundswell, packing serious energy (1260). A light offshore wind makes for clean lines. Then the afternoon gets even better. The swell builds to 5ft from the SW, with a 17-second period and a glassy surface. This is the best on offer. The water will have that deep, rolling energy. Expect excellent conditions, but at 5ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might find it a handful. For experienced surfers, this is a no-brainer.

Saturday the 29th still has clean glassy conditions in the morning, with 4ft SW swell (598 energy), but the afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore wind, so get your session in early.

Sunday the 30th is small again, down to 3ft SW swell in the morning, but clean. The afternoon has a longer period (16 seconds) but a light cross-onshore keeps it from being great. It’s marginal.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are another fantastic window. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is over 1700 – that’s strong. The winds are light, and the offshore conditions keep the waves clean. This is a proper swell. On Monday afternoon it’s glassy and clean, with 6ft SW swell. This is for confident surfers only. Tuesday stays locked in with 4ft SW swell and gentle offshore winds. Excellent quality.

Wednesday the 2nd of September holds that 4ft SW swell, with a glassy afternoon making it very surfable. Nice and clean.

From Thursday the 3rd of September onwards, things get tricky. A moderate cross-offshore keeps the surf clean enough on Thursday morning, but the swell is only 4ft. The wind ramps up into a fresh breeze by the afternoon and the waves get messy.

Friday the 4th of September sees the swell pushing back up to 6ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh offshore, making it clean but hard work to paddle into. The wave energy is strong (1187-1350). Good for strong paddlers.

Saturday the 5th of September looks better, with 5ft SW swell and a moderate offshore wind keeping it clean. The energy is strong (938). A decent option if the previous days were missed.

Sunday the 6th and beyond is a write-off. Strong to near-gale force winds, even if they are offshore, make paddling out a nightmare. The swell will be there, up to 6ft with long periods, but it’s only for the very fit and experienced, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The energy is very strong (1374), but the wind will ruin the experience for most.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 28th is your absolute best bet, with Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September a close second. Get in the water early on the good days, because the wind changes fast. Keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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