Periscope Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, so let’s get into it.

The first real action kicks off Monday, August 3rd, with a consistent SSW groundswell building. Periscope Point is the only spot on the menu, and it’s looking like a proper reef setup for the advanced crew. This place is inconsistent, but when it fires, it’s special. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period – that’s long-period groundswell energy, perfect for a reef like this. The water temp is about average for the time of year. We’re seeing clean conditions with a light cross-off ESE breeze, making for some very good surf. The combined energy reading is a strong 1268, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water.

Tuesday the 4th keeps the momentum going, with 5ft to 5ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. Still clean, still cross-off winds. Wednesday the 5th is a real standout early on. The swell sits at 5ft but the afternoon pushes the period to 15 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1392. The wind is light and cross-off, promising glassy, very good conditions. This is the pick of the first week.

Now, a heads up for Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th: the swell pushes up to 7ft and even 8ft, but the tide conditions look questionable on Thursday, and Friday morning has excellent surf for experienced surfers with 8ft and a 17-second period, combined energy of 3171. That’s a lot of power. This is expert territory. The winds stay clean, but the crowd factor is "sometimes" – so you might have some company, but it’ll be worth it if you’ve got the skills.

The second week kicks off with a bang. Monday, August 10th, has a late afternoon upgrade: 8ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 3602. Conditions are excellent. Then Tuesday the 11th follows suit with similar numbers. The real standout of the entire 16-day window, though, is Saturday, August 15th. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell with a 21-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy reading is a massive 6298. This is a special, powerful swell. For a reef like Periscope Point, this is a dream setup. It’s pushing the limits for experts only.

Sunday the 16th sees the biggest swell of the run, 12ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, with 18-second periods. The energy is off the charts (7227 in the morning). This is pure, raw power. Only for the most experienced. The run then tapers off into the following week, with Monday the 17th still offering 8ft swell, and Tuesday the 18th backing down to a more manageable 6ft.

There are no gaps without surf here – it’s a continuous 16-day run at Periscope Point. The long-period swells (over 15 seconds) are a big plus for this reef, giving the waves shape and power. Just remember the crowds are possible, and this is not a beginner’s wave, especially when it’s over 8ft. The standout is clearly Saturday, August 15th, with that incredible period and energy.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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