Express Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Express Point, and let me tell you, it's a mixed bag with a couple of absolute crackers hidden in the middle. We've got a solid run of surf coming, but you've got to pick your moments.

The water temp is sitting at 55.6°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off on Tuesday, 18 August, with a bit of a so-so offering. The morning shows a 3.6ft swell from the SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle NNE cross-off breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (821), and the conditions are clean. It's a surfable start, but nothing to get the heart racing. The afternoon drops off, turning marginal due to an onshore SE wind at 6 mph, so the morning is the only window that day.

Wednesday, 19 August, is a complete write-off. Strong N winds at 28 mph in the morning and 25 mph in the afternoon are going to ruin the 2.3ft and 2.0ft SW swells. Don't even bother looking at it.

Thursday, 20 August, gives us a glimmer. The morning is clean with a NW offshore breeze at 19 mph, and a 3.0ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (388). The afternoon also holds offshore conditions, though the wind eases to 16 mph. The swell builds to 3.3ft, and the energy hits 446. It's still in the marginal range for tide, but it's clean and surfable.

Now, Friday, 21 August, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is a real standout. We've got a 4.3ft SW swell at 12 seconds, with a steady NW offshore wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong (936), and the conditions are described as "very good." This is clean, punchy, and has some weight to it. The afternoon is also clean with a WNW offshore, but the swell drops back to 3.3ft, though the energy remains strong (922). It's a full day of good surf.

But the jewel in the crown is Saturday, 22 August. Holy moly. The morning sees a 7.5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, straight off the charts. The wind is WNW offshore at 16 mph, and the combined energy is massive (3218). This is expert territory, no doubt about it – the swell is well over 8.2ft, so if you're not a seasoned pro, stay on the beach. The wave energy is extraordinarily strong, and that long period means it's a true groundswell with serious power. Expect long, clean walls. The afternoon is even bigger, hitting 9.8ft from the WSW, with the same 16-second period. The energy skyrockets to 7590. It's a beast. The wind goes cross-off, but it's still clean. This is the best day of the entire forecast, no question. If you're good enough, you'll be having the session of your life.

Sunday, 23 August, is still a solid day. The morning has a 5.6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle NW offshore breeze at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1576), and it's described as "excellent" for experienced surfers. The afternoon eases to 5.6ft with a light W cross-off at 6 mph, and the energy is still strong (1139). A great follow-up to the Saturday.

Monday, 24 August, drops off a bit. The morning

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