Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Periscope Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got something brewing at this sheltered reef. The combined swell energy is strong to very strong throughout, hitting four-digit numbers most of the time and peaking well into the thousands. Water temp is sitting around 81°, which is about average for this time of year so you won’t need a thick suit.

Now, a heads up: Periscope Point is inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. It rarely fires, so when it’s on, you pay attention. But right out of the gate on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, we’ve got a solid 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period – proper long-period groundswell, packing a huge 2548 combined energy. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. That’s big for this spot, well over the 7ft mark, so it’s experts-only territory.

Thursday morning (3rd) the swell drops a bit to 6ft SW, still clean with a cross-off wind, but the energy is still strong. By Thursday afternoon, it’s 5ft SW, clean and a touch lighter wind – a solid option if Wednesday’s size spooks you.

Friday (4th) into Saturday (5th) sees the swell staying in the 4ft to 6ft range, clean and manageable, but the real standout is the Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning we get a very long-period 20-second groundswell out of the SSW at 4ft, but the combined energy is a whopping 2308. Wind is cross-off and light. Afternoon jumps to 8ft SSW with 18 seconds and an energy reading of 4562 – that’s massive for this spot. Very clean conditions. This is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 9th morning stays excellent with 8ft SSW, clean. Then the 12th of September Saturday brings another standout: a long-period 21-second SSW groundswell in the afternoon at 5ft, but the energy cranks up to 3294, and it’s glassy clean with a cross-off breeze. That longer period means smooth, powerful lines perfect for a reef like this.

Then on Sunday the 13th of September, things get serious. Morning brings a 10ft SW swell, 18 seconds, and energy hitting 5419 – that’s the peak of the whole run. Clean and cross-off. That is a proper big-swell day, experts only. Afternoon holds size at 10ft but the wind goes cross, still clean.

The rest of the second week, from the 14th to the 17th of September, stays solid: 6ft to 8ft SW swell, mostly clean cross-off winds, with excellent conditions. The morning of the 17th of September Thursday is another highlight – 8ft SW with a light breeze, glassy.

Overall, Periscope Point is looking inconsistent but when it comes alive, it comes alive proper. The 8th, 12th afternoon, and 13th morning are the true standouts – just be ready for a crowd because it is a rare break that can get crowded.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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