Point Addis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming down the line at Point Addis, a reef set-up that’s exposed to the SW. It’s a consistent spot, so even when it’s small, there’s usually something to grab. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Friday the 21st is pretty average – small swell around 3ft, with a long-period 15-second groundswell. The morning’s got a cross-off breeze, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The afternoon cleans up a bit with offshore wind, but the swell drops to 2ft. Not worth paddling out for.

Then Saturday the 22nd is the standout. Holy moly, we’re looking at a solid 13ft SW swell with a moderate 14-second period. The wave energy is massive (8819), so this is proper heavy stuff. Wind is cross-off, which will hold it together, but at that size, this is strictly for the advanced crew. Beginners, stay on the beach. It’s big and powerful, with long gaps between sets, so paddling out will be easier for the fit, but the take-off will be serious.

Sunday the 23rd drops back to a much friendlier 5ft SW swell. The morning is glassy offshore from the NW, making for clean, lined-up waves. Afternoon goes light cross-off. This is excellent for experienced surfers – good shape, plenty of energy (1193 in the morning), but still manageable.

Monday the 24th sees the swell ease to 4ft, with a clean offshore breeze and a nice 14-second period. Very good surf, but smaller, so better for a longer board or a cruiser session.

Tuesday the 25th is a gem – glassy conditions all day with light rain. The swell is a consistent 4-5ft from the SW, period hanging around 13 seconds. The morning has that dead-calm glass feel, and the wave energy is solid (1119). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 26th turns ugly. Strong SW wind at 19 mph and rain showers create a lumpy, choppy mess. Swell is small and onshore. Leave it.

Thursday the 27th is poor – cross-on wind from the E, small swell, and choppy. Not worth a look.

Friday the 28th picks up a bit with a 4ft SW groundswell and a very long 17-second period. Wind is cross-off from the NNE, so it’ll be clean, but the long period means it might be a bit straight at this reef. Still, a fun option if you time the sets.

Saturday the 29th is marginal – smaller and messy with cross-shore wind. Not great.

Sunday the 30th is poor – short-period ESE windswell with onshore wind. Choppy and weak.

Monday the 31st looks poor too – cross-on wind and a messy 5ft swell. Not your day.

Now, jumping into September, Tuesday the 1st is a beauty. Glassy morning with a 5ft SW groundswell, period at 16 seconds, and wave energy over 1200. Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a little cross-on, but the morning is the pick.

Wednesday the 2nd is clean with offshore light winds and a 4ft SW swell. Good little session for a grovel.

Thursday the 3rd has stronger offshore wind, but the swell is small at 3ft. Clean but weak.

Friday the 4th is tricky – a 6ft SW swell but with a short 8-second period, so it’ll be lumpy and weak. Not great.

Saturday the 5th (that’s a week and a bit away) looks promising. Moderate offshore from the NNW, a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and wave energy of 1728. This one’s promising but less certain this far out – keep an eye on it. It’s for experienced surfers.

So, the standout is without doubt Saturday the 22nd – massive, powerful, and clean. For the best all-rounder, grab Tuesday the 25th or Tuesday the 1st of September for glassy, quality conditions. There’s a few gaps of poor days in between, but this spot tends to come good again.

Stay safe, read the rips, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty

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