Point Addis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Point Addis.

We’ve got a big pulse of energy coming through, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first couple of days are for the hardcore crew only, with some serious size. The real standout window is looking like the start of next week, into the first week of August, where the conditions really come together.

Saturday 25th July is a big one. We’re talking a solid 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period, packing a massive punch (4740 energy). The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean but a handful. This is heavy, powerful reef surf – not for the faint of heart. It’s a full-on, advanced-only session. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

That swell backs off a bit on Sunday 26th, dropping to 4ft, but the wind goes offshore from the WNW, which is a good sign. The energy drops off a cliff though (399), so it’ll be smaller and cleaner.

Things get quiet through Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th. The swell is small, around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind stays offshore, offering some clean little waves. The energy is low (207-395), so it’s more about the longboard.

Wednesday 29th sees a jump back up to 8ft, but it’s a cross-shore wind from the SW, creating some chop. The energy is solid (2685), but the quality isn’t there with the wind on it. This is a war, not a joy.

Thursday 30th and Friday 31st are a nice run. The swell sits around 4ft to 5ft, and the wind is offshore or light cross-off. The Friday morning, in particular, looks tidy with a 4ft SSW swell and a clean, moderate offshore breeze (660 energy). It’ll be a good, clean day.

Now, here’s the pick of the whole forecast. Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August. Saturday afternoon has a 5ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, clean conditions with a light wind, and a solid 1388 energy. Sunday morning is even better – a 6ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period (2199 energy) and a clean cross-off breeze. This is proper groundswell – long lines, heaps of push, and perfect for a reef like Point Addis. The long period means the sets will be a bit more spaced out, but the paddle out will be easier. This is the standout. It’s a classic Winter swell. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

After that, the swell drops back. Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th are smaller, around 4ft to 5ft, with cross-shore winds. Nothing special.

Wednesday 5th August brings a bit more energy back with a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s a clean cross-off.

Thursday 6th and Friday 7th see a different swell direction – a 8ft to 8ft SE swell with a short 8-second period. This is a windswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. The energy is still moderate (1093-1431), but the short period means it won’t have the same quality. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the waves themselves will be a bit fat.

We finish the run on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August with a small, clean drop to 3ft, perfect for a tiny, clean session.

So, overall, the best of the best is Sunday 2nd August morning. That 6ft, 18-second SW groundswell with clean offshore wind is the one to circle. The Saturday afternoon before it is a close second.

Rusty.

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