Point Addis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Point Addis.

This is a reef break that loves a good SW groundswell, and we’ve got a bit of a slow burn before the real juice shows up. The water’s at 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no crazy anomalies.

The first real action is on Saturday, August 15th. Saturday morning is the pick of the early days. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the SW, with a long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 1512, so there’s plenty of power. What makes it special is the glassy conditions, absolutely no wind. That’s as clean as it gets for a reef. It’s an advanced wave, and at that size, it’s not for beginners. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few people out, but it won’t be a zoo. The direction from the SW hits the sweet spot for this break.

Saturday afternoon, the wind picks up to a light cross-on from the S at 6 mph, and the swell drops a hair to 6ft, still with a long period. The quality dips though, and the tide might throw a spanner in the works. Not the best.

Sunday, August 16th, the swell drops to 4ft, period still a solid 14 seconds, but we’ve got a light cross-on from the E at 6 mph. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about, and the energy drops to 657. The rest of the week from Monday the 17th into Tuesday the 18th is pretty average – small, lumpy, cross-shore winds. The swell drops below 3ft, and the energy fades into the low hundreds. By Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, we’re in the doldrums with tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and strong offshore winds that keep it clean but too small for a proper session.

Friday, August 21st, shows a bit of life, with a 3ft SW swell and a 15-second period, moderate offshore winds from the NW at 15 mph. The energy bumps up to 395, and it cleans up nicely. It’s a small wave, but if you’re itching, you’ll get a few.

Now, the real standout of the whole forecast – look at Saturday, August 22nd. Saturday morning, the swell jumps to 13ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 9309. That’s a serious amount of power. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SW at 15 mph, which will put some texture on the face. This is a big, powerful swell – only for experienced surfers, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The quality is questionable due to the wind and tide, but if you’ve got the guts and the right stick, this is a day to remember. The afternoon drops to 7ft, cleaner, but still packing a punch.

Sunday, August 23rd, morning is the next best call. We’ve got 7ft from the SW, 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is 2092, solid and lined up. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a beauty of a morning session.

Monday, August 24th morning, another big one – 10ft from the SSW, 17-second period, very long period groundswell, energy at 4408. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is expert territory, but the quality is top-notch. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-on wind.

After that, the swell drops steadily through the end of August into the 30th, with small waves and occasional clean windows, but nothing that compares to the big weekend.

So, the clear standout is Saturday, August 22nd morning for the sheer size and power, but the best all-round quality session with clean conditions is Sunday, August 23rd morning. Get out there if you’re up for it.

Rusty.

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