Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Periscope Point over the next couple weeks.

First up, we’ve got a reef setup that’s sheltered and likes south in the swell window, so it needs the right angle to really fire. Right now, the water’s sitting around 81°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, just a little noticeable.

It’s a bit of a slow start. We’ll see some semi-clean cross-off swell filtering in on Sunday afternoon, 12 July, but it’s inconsistent and only pushing around 3ft from the SW with a 13-second period—not worth rushing out for. The combined energy is only 483.

Monday 13 July drops off even more—3ft and 2ft—and the wind picks up a bit, so I’d say skip it.

The first real standout arrives Tuesday 14 July. The swell builds to 6ft–6ft on Tuesday morning and afternoon from the SSW, period stretching out to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and for a point like this, long-period south swells wrap in beautifully. Wednesday 15 July holds 6ft–7ft, also SSW, with decent 16–17 second periods and clean surfaces from that SE cross-off breeze. These days are the pick of the first week—the energy climbs into the 1800s–2200s, and while the ratings are modest, the conditions are clean and the waves have shape.

Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 July settle back a bit—4ft–5ft, still SW/SWW, still clean enough, but smaller and less punchy.

Now here’s the big one for the second week: Monday 20 July afternoon, we’ve got a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and light cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 3024—that’s strong, serious water moving. This is for experienced surfers only. If you know your way around a reef and can handle that size and power, this is the session to aim for. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the signs look good.

That heavy SSW swell continues into Tuesday 21 July morning at 7ft, but by afternoon it gets a bit cross-choppy.

Another excellent window opens up Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July. Saturday delivers 6ft–6ft SSW groundswell with periods of 18–19 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and energy readings in the 2500s. Sunday morning holds 7ft from the SSW, still clean, still solid. After that, it fades through the final days.

Crowds can show up here sometimes, so if you’re heading out on those standout days, expect company.

All in all, the two true standouts are Tuesday 14 July / Wednesday 15 July for the first week, and the Monday 20 July afternoon session for the second. The 25–26 July weekend also looks like a cracker.

So grab a board you trust and pick your window. This reef has some real grunt coming.

- Rusty

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