Point Addis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, looking at what’s ahead for Point Addis. This isn’t a flashy run of swell, but there’s some real quality hidden in the mix for those who know the spot.

The overall pattern is a drawn-out week of solid, long-period SW groundswells, but the wind and size are going to dictate who gets the best of it. The first few days are small and clean, then we get a proper window of bigger, powerful surf for the experienced crew. There’s a long gap of less exciting surf around the 9th and 10th, but it builds back up for a strong finish.

We kick off this Friday morning, July 31st, with a clean 4 ft SW swell rolling in at 12 seconds. The wind is a light WNW cross-off, so the reef is looking tidy. It's a gentle start, not a standout, but a nice way to ease into the weekend. The combined energy is moderate (371).

Saturday morning, August 1st, is where it gets interesting. The wind is a light N cross-off, and the swell is a clean 2 ft, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 527 (moderate), hinting at the power. This is a classic longer-period SW groundswell at a point break, meaning the lines will be clean and the paddling easy between sets. Then Saturday afternoon is the real standout. The swell jumps to 5 ft, still from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the N. The combined energy explodes to 2097 (strong to very strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – powerful, clean, and lined up. This is the best session on offer.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is still clean with a cross-off N wind, but the swell is a bit smaller at 5 ft with a 16-second period. The energy is still high (987). It’s good, but the wind is a moderate breeze, making it a little less perfect than Saturday.

Things get a bit tricky from Monday, August 3rd, through Tuesday, August 4th. The wind is stronger, the swell size is up and down, and the quality drops. Monday morning has a strong offshore NNW wind at 25 km/h, which will keep it clean but the 3 ft SW swell is a bit small. Monday afternoon improves to 4 ft. Tuesday morning, August 4th, sees a bigger 8 ft SW swell, but with a shorter 12-second period and a strong cross-off wind. That’s a lot of energy (2273), but the shorter period will make it a bit of a wall. It’s expert territory.

Wednesday, August 5th, is a return to form. The morning has a solid 5 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, light WNW cross-off wind, and the combined energy is a strong 1505. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon glass-off with a 2 ft, 18-second period swell is a beautiful, clean option for a longboard or a sunset session. The energy is moderate (464).

There’s a quiet period from Thursday, August 6th, through to Monday, August 10th, with small, clean swells and light winds, but nothing to get excited about. The waves are small, around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the energy is weak to moderate.

Now, for the long-range promise. Tuesday, August 11th, looks like another standout. The morning has a 7 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore NW wind. The combined energy is a massive 1942 (strong to very strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers, with powerful, clean lines. The afternoon holds at 5 ft with a 15-second period.

Then, after a couple of wind-blown days on the 12th, we get a real treat. Thursday, August 13th, has a morning session with a 6 ft SW swell, a 20-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is a massive 2507 (strong to very strong). Friday, August 14th, is almost identical: 6 ft, 18-second period, and a light offshore WNW wind in the morning, with energy of 2445. And Saturday, August 15th, brings it home with a clean 5 ft, 16-second period SW swell and a light offshore wind. The energy is 1197 (moderate to strong). These last three days are a fantastic run of long-period groundswell at a reef break, clean and powerful. The conditions are right for a real session.

Keep in mind, Point Addis is a reef break suited for advanced surfers, and it can get crowded sometimes. That Saturday, August 1st, afternoon and the Tuesday, August 11th, morning are my picks. The Saturday for the glassy perfection, and the Tuesday for the raw power.

Rusty.

Read more