Lauderdale Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up: the next 16 days are pretty damn quiet for Lauderdale Point. There are no good surf options on the table, not even one. The whole stretch is a long, flat run, and that’s not unusual for this very sheltered setup. You’ll be waiting a while for anything rideable, but forecasts can always shift, so don’t write it off completely.

Right now, on Thursday 13 August afternoon, we’ve got a 3 ft south swell with a very long 17-second period pushing in. Combined energy is moderate at 546, but the wind’s cross-off from the northwest at 9 mph, so it’s clean-looking. Problem is, the surf quality is poor—just not shaping up. Water temp is 51°, which is a bit colder than normal for the time of year.

Friday 14 August morning stays clean but tiny at 3 ft south swell, energy dropping to 340. Afternoon sees a jump: 8 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, energy roaring up to 3557. That’s a lot of power for Lauderdale Point. But it’s marked as marginal, with questionable tide conditions. Wind is cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, so it could be messy. This is the closest thing to a pulse, but it’s not recommendable.

Saturday 15 August through to Monday 25 August—that’s ten days of basically nothing. Swells stay under 3 ft, mostly 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy rarely cracking 200. Winds vary, sometimes clean with cross-off breezes, but the wave size just isn’t there. A few afternoons have moderate onshore chop, not worth paddling out.

Tuesday 25 August afternoon finally sees a little bump: 2 ft south swell, 19-second period, energy at 272, with clean cross-off wind from the WNW at 9 mph. Still poor conditions, but the energy is building. Wednesday 26 August morning similar: 2 ft, 16-second period, energy 183, but cross-shore wind messes it up.

Then the last few days look a bit more interesting. Thursday 27 August afternoon: 3 ft south swell, 16-second period, energy climbing to 478, clean cross-off west wind at 22 mph. That’s fresh but clean-looking. Still, the wave comment says poor surf conditions.

Friday 28 August has offshore winds from the WSW at 19-22 mph, with 1.0 ft to 2 ft south swell, very long period up to 21 seconds, energy around 166-295. Clean and fresh, but tiny. No standout days here.

Best bet? Honestly, nothing is worth the paddle. The bigger pulse on Friday 14 August afternoon is the only hint of size, but it’s compromised. For now, keep the board in the car and check back—this very sheltered spot often needs a proper groundswell and perfect wind to turn on.

Stay patient.

Rusty

Read more