Plantation Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The coming days are a bit of a mixed bag for us here. We’ve got a quiet start, but there’s some proper Southern Ocean energy lining up further out. It’s gonna take a bit of patience.

First up, the water is sitting at 65° – that’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 5/4 at home for a little while longer.

We’re looking at a pretty flat spell through Tuesday and Wednesday. The swell is tiny and the wind’s not playing ball. Not much doing until late in the week.

Things start to get interesting on Friday the 24th. The morning sees a big jump in size with a 10ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong (2955). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. This is a big pulse though – over 8ft, so this is for the experienced crew only. Plantation Point is a very sheltered spot, so that size will be a handful. It’s a point break, and a long-period groundswell like this is perfect for that setup. The afternoon eases to 6ft from the S with a slight air from the SSE, making it glassy. That’s a solid window.

Stay home on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. The swell drops back and it’s just ordinary.

Now, the standout window is the end of the month and into August. Friday the 31st of July is the one to circle. A solid 12ft S swell with a 12-second period hits, and the combined energy is massive (3392). The wind is light from the SSE, cross-offshore, and it’s clear. The forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is a proper, powerful groundswell at a point break – it’ll be lined up, clean, and have some punch. This is expert territory.

Saturday the 1st of August carries that energy through. The morning is 8ft from the S with a 12-second period and light offshore SSW wind. Combined energy is still strong (1596). The afternoon drops to 7ft from the S with a light cross-off breeze. This is all good, clean surf for the experienced.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning still has a solid 6ft S swell with a 10-second period and light SW wind. Combined energy is moderate (1058). It’s dropping off but still a fun, clean option.

A couple of things to keep in mind: Plantation Point is an inconsistent spot and can be very sheltered. When it does get swell, it’s a gem, but you need to time it right. Crowds are possible here, especially when the forecast is this good.

The long-range stuff around the 31st and 1st is promising but, as always, keep an eye on the charts as we get closer. The near-term for Friday the 24th is looking more reliable.

The best of the best is the afternoon of Friday the 31st of July. Big, clean, lined-up groundswell at a point break. That’s the one to be on.

Rusty.

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