North Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for North Point.

North Point is a point break that handles a good south-west swell, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew. There’s a bit of a wait, though. The first few days of August are a write-off if you want anything decent. Sunday the 2nd has a big 10-foot south-west swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy is pumping at 3475 (moderate to strong). It’s good for experienced surfers, but it’s not a standout overall because the scores are just okay.

Then Monday the 3rd drops off a cliff – the swell drops, the wind gets messy, and the conditions are poor. From Tuesday the 4th right through to the 11th, it’s a proper mess. We’re talking huge swell – 13 feet to 25 feet – with onshore and cross-onshore winds that are blowing it out. The wind is howling from the south-west, hitting 37 mph at times. This is not a paddle situation. A beach-and-reef setup like this in those conditions is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Honestly, don’t bother.

Now, the real hope comes in the second week. After a proper gap of about 10 days with no decent surf, things start to turn around. The 12th of August is a beauty. Wednesday morning is glassy, with a light easterly wind, and a 10-foot south-west swell with a 14-second period. The energy is 3781 (moderate to strong). That’s clean, lined-up, and for the experienced surfer, it’s a treat. The break is fairly consistent, so you know it’ll have some shape.

But the true standout is Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th. Sunday morning brings a 15-foot swell from the west-south-west with a 15-second period (very long period groundswell), and the wind is cross-off from the north at 6 mph. The water is clean, the energy is 10228 (strong), and the conditions are exceptional for expert surfers. That’s a session you’ll remember. Monday the 17th is even better – 18-foot swell from the same direction, 15-second period, cross-off wind, and energy at 12580. The scores for these days are top-notch, and the crowd is only sometimes an issue, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, in short: the first week is a total loss. The second week, especially the 12th, 16th, and 17th, is the real deal. The 16th and 17th are the best on offer – big, clean, powerful groundswell, and ideal wind. Lock it in.

Rusty.

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