Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of south swell on the way for Periscope Point, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your windows. This is an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent and sheltered, so don’t expect a wall of waves every day – when it fires, it’s a gem, but you’ll need to read the tides carefully.

The first real standout arrives on Monday, 20th July. Monday afternoon sees a nice 7ft SSW groundswell pushing in with a long 17-second period, and the combined wave energy is pumping hard at 2332. Winds are a light SSE breeze, cross-off, meaning it'll be clean for the experienced crew. This is a proper session for advanced surfers only – that size at a reef is no joke. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Tuesday the 21st still has some size, with a 6ft SW swell in the morning (energy at 1453) and a 6ft SSW in the afternoon (1118), but there's rain showers around early. Winds stay cross-off and manageable, but the conditions are marginal with the tide. Not the top pick, but worth a look if you missed Monday.

There's a bit of a lull midweek, with smaller 3ft to 4ft swell from the 22nd through the 25th. The energy drops to around 500-700 range, and while it's clean with light winds, the waves are ordinary. I’d save your energy.

Things start to lift again at the end of the month. Thursday, 30th July, brings a long-period SSW swell – 3ft morning building to 4ft in the afternoon, but the period hits 20 seconds and the energy climbs to 1336. That’s some serious groundswell pulse, and with gentle cross-off winds, it’s a real sleeper for the reef. For the experienced, this could be a glassy, clean session with long lines.

Friday the 31st carries on the good run, with 4ft SW swell at 18 seconds and energies well over 1100. Same gentle cross-off breeze. These two days are the second standout window – smaller in size but the quality is there.

Now, looking into the first week of August, there’s a bigger pulse on the radar. Saturday the 1st of August sees a 7ft to 7ft SW groundswell with an 17-18 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2941 – that’s strong. Problem is, winds pick up to a moderate ESE breeze, 16 mph in the morning. That’s cross-off, but the conditions are marginal with the tide and it’s getting big. This is expert territory only.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the real highlight of the long-range. The swell holds at 7ft to 7ft from the SW, period still a solid 15-16 seconds, and the energy is over 2000. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph SE breeze, making it as clean as it gets for a big swell at this reef. The guidance calls it excellent conditions for experienced surfers – and I agree. It’s a promising one, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Monday the 3rd of August still has good size at 6ft SW, but the period shortens to 14 seconds, and it’s looking more marginal. Still worth a paddle if the swell sticks.

Overall: Monday 20th July afternoon is the first proper standout, and Sunday 2nd August afternoon is the long-range gem. In between, the 30th and 31st of July offer quality, smaller waves for the patient. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here, but an inconsistent reef like this can get a little busy when it’s good.

Rusty.

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