Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Periscope Point. This is a sheltered reef break that only really kicks when the swell lines up from the south-west. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent – it doesn’t fire every day, but when it does, it’s special.

The action starts Saturday afternoon, August 15th. Some clouds overhead, a light SSE breeze holding a cross-off, keeping the surface clean. Swell is 7ft out of the south-southwest, with a long 17-second period – proper groundswell. The energy is strong, and the water is warm at 80°, about normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 16th keeps the quality high. Both morning and afternoon see 7ft SSW swell, period easing to 16 seconds. The wind stays cross-off and light. It’s still a big, powerful wave.

Monday the 17th the swell drops a touch – 5ft in the morning, 5ft in the afternoon – but the 14-second period gives it shape. The winds stay favourable.

The standout window is Tuesday the 18th afternoon. Swell bumps back to 6ft SSW, 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2401. Light SSE breeze means clean, lined-up waves. This is the best early call. Wednesday the 19th goes bigger: 8ft to 8ft SW swell, periods up to 19 seconds. Energy hits 3949 on Wednesday afternoon. This is serious, expert-only territory when it gets over 8ft.

Thursday the 20th morning is the peak: 10ft SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy at 4169. Wind stays a gentle cross-off. The afternoon picks up a moderate breeze, so morning is the window. Experts only.

The swell holds through Friday the 21st around 7ft to 7ft SW. The wind gets a bit stronger in the afternoon (12 mph), but the swell direction is still good. Crowds are possible here when it’s firing.

Heading into the second week, the swell drops. Saturday the 22nd still has a good 8ft SSW swell and clean conditions. Sunday the 23rd holds 6ft SW. From Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th, it’s in the 4ft to 5ft range, with 13 to 14-second periods. It’s still surfable, just smaller.

A second push arrives Thursday the 27th afternoon – 5ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, energy building to 2327. That trends into Friday the 28th: 8ft SW in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, periods of 17 to 16 seconds, and energy in the 3000s. The wind is light and cross-off. That Friday looks like the other big standout, though it’s far out.

The run fades into August 29th and 30th with smaller 4ft to 6ft SW swell. The morning of the 30th has a remarkable 21-second period – very long groundswell. It can make the wave break straight at a reef point, but for this sheltered spot, it could line up beautifully, just with longer waits between sets.

Best bets are Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th, and then Friday the 28th. Warm water, clean winds, and all for the experienced crew. If you’re good to go, you’ve got some crackers ahead.

Rusty.

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