Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lined up for Periscope Point, but this is no beginner’s playground. This setup is a sheltered reef break that only works on a southerly swell, and the water is sitting at a pretty typical 80°, so nothing unusual for this time of year.

The action kicks off this Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’re looking at a solid 6ft SSW groundswell, with a strong period of 13 seconds, packing a lot of grunt (combined energy of 2435). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping the faces clean. This is excellent surf, but at this size and over a reef, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon holds similar quality with a slightly smaller 6ft, but the swell period bumps up to a very long 18 seconds, which is classic groundswell. That longer period will shape up beautifully at this point, but expect longer lulls between sets.

Wednesday the 9th is the standout of this first week. Morning sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a serious amount of energy (3278) and it’s right in the optimum direction for this spot. The wind stays light and cross-offshore. This is powerful, clean, and well overhead. It’s going to be a ripper for the experts. The afternoon holds the same size with a bit more breeze, but still clean.

Thursday the 10th eases a touch to 6ft in the morning and then builds back to 7ft in the afternoon from the SW. The wind is consistent, and the swell period stays long. We get another solid pulse Friday morning the 11th at 7ft from the SW, with light winds. Friday afternoon drops an inch and shifts to “very good” rather than “excellent”.

The weekend sees a slight dip. Saturday the 12th starts at 5ft but drops off into the afternoon with a shorter period of 14 seconds. It’s still clean but the energy fades (1397). Sunday the 13th brings a powerful rebound: the afternoon pumps up to a strong 8ft from the SW with an 18-second period, cranking out a massive 3988 combined energy. That is a serious spike, but the crowd factor here is “sometimes,” so you might have a few locals out for that one. Keep your eyes peeled.

The following week from Monday 14th through to Wednesday 16th looks more average. Swell holds around 6ft to 6ft but the ratings drop off to “marginal” or just “very good.” The wind is still cross-off, so it’s not blown out, but the magic is a bit diluted. Seek out the early mornings for the cleanest conditions.

The real highlight of the whole 16-day window is the final weekend. Saturday 19th September is a smaller day at 5ft, but then we get a massive long-range pulse arriving on Tuesday 22nd. Tuesday morning shows a 4ft swell, but look at the period – a staggering 21 seconds! That is an incredibly long groundswell (3132 energy), and it will pour in with perfect lines at this point. The wind is a gentle cross-off. Tuesday afternoon spikes again to 7ft from the SSW with a 17-second period and even lighter winds. That’s a promise of some of the best, most lined-up waves of the forecast. Wednesday the 23rd keeps the energy high with a 7ft SSW swell.

This is a long-range call, so less certain, but if that 21-second pulse lines up, it’s going to be the session to wait for. Remember, long period swells like that are not ideal for beach breaks, but on a reef point like this, they are absolute gold.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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