Moody Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, folks, the outlook for Moody Point is a tough one to swallow. We've got a 16-day window here, but honestly, it's looking like a whole lot of nothing for the foreseeable future. There's a big gap right at the start with no real surf to speak of.

Let's get into it. The first record we see is for Friday, August 14th, and it's grim. We're looking at a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph, which would normally be a positive, but the swell is just too weak. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a measly 24, so there's just no power in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, nothing too crazy.

The whole of Saturday, August 15th, is even worse, with the swell dropping to 0.3 ft. Saturday morning is glassy, but with no swell, it's just a flat lake. The rest of that weekend and into the next week is a story of tiny, weak swells - nothing over 1.0 ft and with poor wind directions.

We do see a slight pulse of energy around Monday, August 17th, with a 3 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a short, choppy 5 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The combined energy climbs to 46, still weak. The conditions are described as "poor surf conditions" all the way through.

The only real flicker of hope comes on Friday, August 21st. The afternoon sees a 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 81, still modest, and the wave comment upgrades to "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." This is as good as it gets, and it's still not great. The swell is short period at 5 seconds, and it's not big enough to get excited about. For a break that's exposed and needs a SE swell to light up, this ENE direction is not ideal.

The rest of the forecast period is a repeat of tiny, weak, and often onshore conditions. The swell energy rarely breaks 100, and the consistency is a major issue. Moody Point is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a real flat spell. For a break that's normally a reef setup, you'd hope for better.

To be honest, with the combination of significant swell, poor surf quality, and strong wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's just no swell to work with.

So, the best advice I can give you for this 16-day window is to find something else to do. The next real chance might be a long way off. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but the outlook is a total blank.

Rusty

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