Express Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us. We’ve got a solid run of south-west swell on the cards, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The wind is going to be the main character in this story, so we’ll need to pick our moments.

The first real action kicks off this Sunday, the 30th of August, at Express Point. It’s an advanced point break, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a full 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little gift from the ocean. Sunday morning is a bit of a mixed bag, with a 5ft SW swell (13-second period) and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (736), but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon is much the same, with a 5ft SW swell. It’s clean, but it’s just not quite on.

Now, Monday the 31st of August is where we start to see some promise. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell (14-second period) with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is picking up (1090), and the notes say expect very good surf conditions. This is looking like the first real standout. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and the wind is light. The afternoon is a bit of a letdown with a cross-on wind, so get it early.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off. A strong breeze from the NNW is going to ruin the fun. The swell is there, but it’s not worth paddling into. The same goes for Wednesday the 2nd, although the afternoon sees a jump in wave energy (1572) and a fresh offshore wind. The swell hits 6ft, but it’s still a bit of a battle.

Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell is ramping up. We’re looking at 7ft in the morning, climbing to 8ft in the afternoon. The wave energy is strong (2012 in the afternoon). However, the wind is fresh and the conditions are only marginal. This is getting into bigger territory, so it’s for the experienced crew only.

Friday the 4th of September is the big one. The morning delivers a solid 8ft SW swell (16-second period) with a moderate offshore wind. The wave energy is very strong (3172). This is the second standout. The swell is big, the period is long, and the wind is offshore. It’s going to be a big, powerful point break, but it’s going to be clean. The afternoon eases slightly to 8ft, but it’s still a great session. Expect crowds at Express Point, as it’s often busy.

The following week sees a mix of conditions. Saturday the 5th of September has some rain and fresh wind, so it’s a bit of a washout. The swell drops back to 5ft. Sunday the 6th is smaller, around 4ft to 4ft, with moderate wind. It’s clean but not very exciting.

We get another pulse from Tuesday the 8th of September, with a 7ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon turns ugly with an 8ft swell and a strong cross-on wind (4074 energy). That’s a choppy mess.

The next real standout comes on Friday the 11th of September. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell, but with a 20-second period, which is extraordinarily long. The wind is light and cross-off, and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. The wave energy is high (1869). This is a very long-period groundswell, so it’s going to be a treat at a point break like Express Point, but it might be too straight for a beach break. This is a promising, long-range call.

Saturday the 12th of September also has a good morning session with a 5ft SW swell (17-second period) and light cross-off wind. It’s another excellent call for experienced surfers. The run continues into Sunday the 13th of September, with a 4ft swell and light offshores, giving us very good surf.

After that, the energy fades out by Monday the 14th of September as we enter the end of the forecast period.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Monday the 31st of August for a clean, solid session, and Friday the 4th of September for the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. The long-range Friday the 11th of September is also a very promising, but less certain, standout.

Rusty.

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