Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. There’s a proper run of surf on the horizon, so let’s get into it.

The first day with anything rideable is Saturday, September 5th, but it’s a bit so-so. After that, things lock in. The real standout window starts Sunday, September 6th, with a mix of strong, long-period groundswells and clean, cross-off winds that are going to make for some unreal sessions.

We’re talking about Periscope Point, a sheltered reef that’s picky about when it works, but when it does, it’s a gem. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to fire every day. The water is sitting at about 80°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, nothing wild.

The magic hits on Sunday afternoon, September 6th. We’ve got a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, pushing a ton of energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE at just 6 mph, so the surface is going to be glassy clean. That’s your best session of the whole run – a true standout.

The swell stays solid through the week. Monday and Tuesday bring 7ft to 5ft SSW swell, still with those cross-off breezes and clean conditions. By Wednesday, September 9th, we’re back up to 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light wind. That’s a beast – over 8ft, so this one is for the experienced crew only. The energy is strong, so you’ll feel the push.

Looking further out, Sunday, September 13th has a 6ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. It’ll have heaps of energy, and at a reef, that long period should wrap in beautifully. The winds are light and cross-off, so it’s another excellent call, though a bit less certain this far out.

For the second week, the pattern holds. Swell sizes hang around 5ft to 8ft, mostly from the SW, with consistent cross-off winds. A few days in the middle of the week, like Wednesday, September 16th, push up to 8ft again, but the tide might be a factor, so check your window. The last few days, from Thursday, September 17th through the weekend of September 20th, are all excellent with clean conditions and light winds.

The only thing to keep in mind is that Periscope Point is inconsistent. It doesn’t fire all the time, but when it does, it’s quality. Expect crowds to be around, especially on the weekends, because this is going to be the spot.

So, bottom line: Sunday, September 6th afternoon is the big one. Clean, solid, and long-period. Wednesday, September 9th is for the hardcore. The rest of the run is very good to excellent. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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