Moody Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about the stretch ahead for Moody Point. It's a reef break that needs a good SE swell and offshore winds to really fire. It's an advanced wave for sure, and pretty inconsistent, so we're not seeing much for a while.

Right out of the gate, the next week is looking very flat and disappointing. From Tuesday, August 25th straight through to Monday, August 31st, you're looking at tiny, weak swell with energy barely getting above 100. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s just not worth getting wet. The best we see in that first week is a brief moment on Saturday, August 29th morning where it goes glassy, but the swell is a paltry 2ft. It’s a tease.

Then things start to shift. On Tuesday, September 1st, we get some proper glassy conditions in the afternoon with a clean wind from the WNW. The swell is still small at 1ft, but the period jumps to a very long 14-15 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it will hold up better on this reef, though the wave energy is still weak (80-81). Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is completely glassy with a 2ft swell and a 12-second period, energy climbing to a moderate 158. It’s a start, the waves are clean, but it's still marginal.

The real standout in this whole outlook is Thursday, September 3rd. The swell bumps up to a solid 6ft from the ESE with a moderate wave energy (331). The wind is light cross-onshore from the E, which is not perfect, but manageable. This is the biggest swell of the run, but with the wind and a period of 8 seconds, it’s going to be a bit lumpy. For a more refined look, Saturday, September 5th morning deserves a mention. It offers a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period and moderate energy (555) under light cross-shore winds from the ENE. This looks like the best balance of size and shape, as the wind won't be directly on it. However, expect crowds to be common here.

Into the second week, a few more windows appear but with plenty of onshore wind spoiling things. Nothing stands out as pumping, just a few moments where the conditions line up for a paddle if you're keen. The run up to the 9th of September sees the energy dropping off and the swell fading right out again.

Overall: This is not a banner forecast for Moody Point. The first week is a write-off. The second week offers a few fleeting moments of clean, long-period groundswell, but the size is small. The one true highlight is the 6ft pulse on Thursday, September 3rd, and the cleanest option is likely Saturday, September 5th morning. Don't get your hopes up for a classic session here, but if you're desperate and patient, a couple of those mornings look like they could offer a few clean lines.

Rusty.

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