Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Periscope Point. This is a sheltered reef, advanced only, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be picky. The first couple days are a write-off – the 4th has 1.6m from the SSW with a 15-second period and 1129 combined energy, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are marginal with questionable tide. Don’t waste your time.

First real highlight is Sunday morning the 5th. Swell holds at 1.6m from the SSW, still 15 seconds, energy jumps to 1482, and it’s clean with a light ESE cross-off breeze. The guidance says expect very good surf, and with that long period and direction lining up with the optimum S swell, it should be a gem. Crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, so you might get it quiet. That’s the standout of the early stretch.

Monday the 6th drops to 1.2m but the period stretches to 17 seconds – proper groundswell. Energy is 1308, but it’s still marginal with tide. Tuesday the 7th afternoon is worth a look: 1.4m from the SW, 16 seconds, energy 1025, clean with a light SSE cross-off. The guidance calls it “expect very good surf conditions.” Solid.

Then Wednesday the 8th afternoon is the big one for the experienced crew. 2.2m from the SW, 15-second period, and a massive 2174 combined energy – that’s strong wave energy. Wind is a light SSE cross-off at 10 km/h, glassy. The file says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is your best window, no question. But at 2.2m, it’s over 2.5m on the sets, so experts only.

After that, the swell backs off into the second week. Thursday the 9th afternoon has 1.9m from the SSW, 15 seconds, energy 1605, and “expect very good surf conditions.” Friday the 10th morning is similar at 1.7m, 15 seconds, 1532 energy. Clean again. The 11th afternoon drops to 1.5m, 14 seconds, 891 energy, still clean with a light breeze.

The second week settles into a smaller, more consistent pattern. From the 12th to the 16th, you’re looking at 1.0m to 1.4m swells, mostly from the SW, periods between 12 and 18 seconds, and cross-off winds keeping it clean. The standout there is Tuesday the 14th morning: 1.4m from the SSW, a very long 18-second period, and 1230 energy. That’s a classic groundswell – will wrap nicely around the reef but might be a bit straight for beach breaks.

The 18th afternoon picks up again: 1.4m from the SW, 16 seconds, 1012 energy, with “expect very good surf conditions.” And Sunday the 19th morning has 1.6m from the SW, 16 seconds, 1391 energy, light SSE cross-off. A solid finish.

Best of the whole run is Wednesday the 8th afternoon – that 2.2m SW swell with clean light winds and expert-only power. If that’s too heavy, go for Sunday the 5th morning or Tuesday the 7th afternoon.

Rusty.

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