Moody Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Moody Point. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The next couple of weeks are looking lean, with barely a whisper of proper swell for quite a while.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th of August. Up until then, we’re staring down a long gap of flat to tiny, junky surf. From Friday the 7th right through to Sunday the 16th, the waves are small – mostly 0.3ft to 1ft – and the wind is almost never your friend. There’s a lot of onshore and cross-onshore junk, and even when it goes offshore or clean, there’s simply no swell to work with. It’s a dead run for paddle surfing. The combined swell energy is pathetic, rarely cracking double digits – mostly sitting between 8 and 31 for most of that time. Honestly, it’s more of a kite surfing setup with some of those breezy afternoons if you’re into that.

Finally, things perk up on Monday the 17th of August. The morning brings a solid jump in energy. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a short period of 7 seconds. More importantly, a moderate offshore wind from the NW (12 mph) will be cleaning it right up. The combined energy hits 222, which is moderate and the best run we’ve seen. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s not a massive, long-period groundswell, but clean 5ft surf with offshore wind at an exposed reef break like Moody Point is a rare treat around here. Keep your expectations in check – it's only a 2/10 quality rating overall – but in this context, it’s the only game in town. That Monday morning window is the one to circle. The afternoon drops off to 4ft with the same offshore wind, but the energy falls away (94).

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 18th has a tiny 1ft swell with clean conditions in the morning, but it’s just too small. The rest of the week into the 22nd is a write-off again – tiny swell, poor wind, and combined energy staying well under 50. The water temp is sitting at 18°, which is about 0.8° cooler than average – nothing unusual, just your standard late-winter chill.

If you’re a beginner, that 5ft on the 17th is getting toward the upper limit of your comfort zone, especially at a reef. If you’re an experienced local, that Monday morning is your best bet. It’s inconsistent here at Moody Point, so when it lines up like this, you gotta be on it.

Stay patient, stay tuned.

- Rusty

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