North Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at North Point, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The first few days have some real gems, but then things get a bit tricky with the wind.

Monday the 14th is a bit of a slow starter. Morning’s looking at a 12ft SSW groundswell (combined energy of 4686 – that’s some serious power), but the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. It’s surfable, but not clean. The afternoon is the better call – same size swell, but the wind drops to a SE 9 mph and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 12ft, this is definitely one for the advanced crew. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about a degree warmer than normal for this time of year – feels good.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. The morning session is the standout. Clear skies, a 10ft SW swell (3665 combined energy), and a perfect 9 mph ENE offshore wind. That’s clean, lined-up, and glassy. This is the pick of the week – a real beauty for the experienced surfer. The afternoon goes a bit cross, so the morning is where you want to be.

Wednesday the 16th still has waves, but the size drops to 7ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon. Winds are cross-off, so it stays clean, but the energy is dialing back. Still a fun option for the more competent surfers.

Then we hit a rough patch. Thursday the 17th and the weekend into the following week are messy. Strong cross-shore winds, onshores, and lumpy conditions. The swell sticks around, with a 10ft to 12ft SW groundswell, but the wind just ruins it. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing – honestly, with those strong cross-shore winds and big swell, it looks more like a kiteboarding setup.

Friday the 18th morning offers a brief window of hope. Glassy conditions with a 8ft WSW swell (3022 combined energy), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” If you can get out before the wind nukes in the afternoon (25 mph S), you’ll score. But that’s a narrow window.

From the 19th through to the 25th, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore with choppy, poor-quality surf. The swell is there, but the wind’s not playing ball. The 23rd has a tiny glimmer with a light cross-on and 8ft swell, but it’s marginal.

Now, looking further out, Saturday the 26th is a wild card. A massive 15ft SW groundswell (combined energy of 11842 – that’s huge) with a very long period of 18 seconds. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-shore from the S at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy and messy. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a beast. The following days drop back to 8ft and below, but the winds stay cross-on or onshore, so it’s tough going.

To sum it up: the standout is definitely Tuesday morning the 15th. Clean, offshore, solid 10ft SW swell – that’s your best shot. Monday afternoon the 14th and Friday morning the 18th are also solid windows if you’re experienced. The rest of the forecast is mostly a battle with the wind, so pick your moments carefully.

Stay frothy, and don’t forget the wax.

Rusty.

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