Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lined up for Periscope Point, a reef setup that’s one for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell energy’s packing a punch too—think moderate to very strong, with combined numbers bouncing around the 1700 to 3100 mark throughout the period.

Kicking off Friday the 11th, we’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period. That’s a long period, meaning proper energy and shape, but it’s a sheltered spot so it’ll wrap in nicely. Winds are cross-offshore from the SE, keeping it clean. The energy’s strong at 2225, and while it’s inconsistent, when it fires it’ll be quality. Saturday the 12th sees a touch less size—5ft to 5ft SW—but still long-period and glassy with those light cross-off breezes. Good, clean fun.

The standout window? Sunday the 13th morning. We’re looking at 6ft SW swell, period stretching to 18 seconds, and combined energy of 2473. That’s a serious groundswell, and with gentle offshore winds it’ll be clean as a whistle. Sets might have longer waits, but the payoff will be worth it for the advanced crew. Later that afternoon it pushes up to 8ft with 18 seconds and 3123 energy, though the wind picks up a notch—still surfable but starting to get a bit lumpy.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th hold steady around 6ft to 6ft SW, periods in the 15-16 second range, winds staying cross-off and light. Not the absolute best of the run, but consistent and clean. Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th drops off a hair—5ft to 6ft, still long-period, still mostly light cross-off winds. Energy dips into the 1100s later on, but it’s all surfable.

The second week sees a bit of a drop early on. Saturday the 19th looks smaller with 4ft to 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and energy slipping under 1000. Light winds though, so if you’re keen on a smaller wave, it’s there. Then Sunday the 20th picks back up—5ft SW in the morning, but the afternoon jumps to 7ft with 16 seconds and 2341 energy. Wind goes cross-shore, might bring a few ripples, but it’s worth a look.

Now for the real long-range standout: Monday the 21st morning. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, 2117 energy, and light cross-off winds. Conditions rated excellent for experienced surfers—that’s the one to circle. The rest of that week stays in the 6ft to 7ft range, mostly SSW direction, with periods from 13 to 16 seconds. Winds stay light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Saturday the 26th finishes strong—morning sees 7ft SSW, 18 seconds, 2669 energy, but the afternoon is the real gem: 7ft SSW, 17 seconds, 2829 energy, and clean conditions. Big, long-period groundswell on a reef point—that’s expert territory and it’s gonna be special.

Overall, Periscope Point is firing through this run. The best of the best? Sunday the 13th morning and Monday the 21st morning, with Saturday the 26th afternoon as a close third. Get on it.

Rusty.

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