Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, no messing around. The standouts are obvious, so let’s ride the timeline.

The whole pattern starts with a building, long-period groundswell that locks in and stays consistent for the better part of two weeks. The first few days are clean but a touch middling for the average surfer, but from Sunday afternoon onward, things get serious. The standout window is that Sunday afternoon through the following Saturday, with the absolute best on offer being the Friday the 14th of August session. On that Friday morning, you’re looking at a clean, solid 12ft SSW swell, with a very long period of 19 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is massive at 8672, so this is deep, powerful groundswell. That’s strictly for the experts. For the advanced crew ready for a big, heavy reef, that’s the one.

The weekend prior, starting Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon, is also a major highlight. That afternoon sees a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, offshore breeze from the east at 3 mph, and the combined energy at 2102. It’s a much more manageable size for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions will make it smooth as silk. That’s the pick of the first week.

Remember, this is Periscope Point (a reef), and it’s an inconsistent spot that only fires when the conditions are right, so when it’s on, it’s on. It’s sheltered from the swell, so that steady SSW direction is the key. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual here. The crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

From the 6th of August onward, the swell stays solidly in the 7ft to 8ft range, with a few days pushing 8ft to 10ft. The 11th of August shows a 10ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, but the combined energy (4940) and the fact it’s a big, powerful groundswell at a reef means it’s a serious, expert-only proposition. The 13th of August afternoon has a very long 23-second period, but the wind goes cross and it’s a bit more marginal.

The 14th and 15th of August are the grand finale, with that 12ft monster on Friday and a still-strong 10ft on Saturday, both clean and cross-offshore. After that, the run starts to fade. All in all, this is a rare, quality window for a spot that doesn’t turn on often. Get on it if you’re able.

- Rusty

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