Moody Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. The outlook for Moody Point covers the next 16 days, and I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with only a couple of very brief windows that might be worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle.

This is a real dry spell. From Thursday the 23rd of July, clear through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a run of flat, weak, or windscrewed surf. The only decent glimmer of hope comes in the early part of August, but even then, it’s marginal.

Let’s break it down. Thursday morning the 23rd starts with a clean, light offshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, and a 3 ft SE swell. The water is a chilly 59°, which is a massive 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a full wetsuit and booties situation, no doubt. The combined energy is weak at 91, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit fat and weak. After that, the wind turns onshore, and the surf quality tanks. We get a solid block of onshore and cross-onshore winds from the SE and SSE that just mess everything up. Swell stays tiny, usually around 2 ft to 2 ft, with short periods. The whole week from the 23rd to the 31st is a write-off.

Into the first week of August, still not much to cheer about. Saturday the 1st is a write-off with moderate onshore winds and choppy junk. Sunday the 2nd of August has a slight uptick in energy, with a 4 ft SSE swell, and a combined energy of 213, which is at least moderate, but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it messy. Not recommended.

The one small window that stands out is the very end of the forecast. On Friday the 7th of August, we get a clean, offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph, with a 3 ft ESE swell. The combined energy is 101, and the water is still cold. The wind is offshore, which is a major positive, and the waves will be clean. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the best we’ve got. This spot is an exposed reef, inconsistent, and it can get crowded, so don’t expect a secret session. This is the standout, but it’s a long way off and conditions could change. For a surfer, this is a “maybe” check back closer to the date.

All in all, it’s a bleak 16 days. If you’ve got a kite, the onshore wind days might be more interesting for you than paddling a surfboard. I’d say keep your expectations low, and maybe don’t wax the board just yet.

Rusty.

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