Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, talkin' about Point Annihilation. It's a reef and point break that's pretty consistent, and it lights up when the swell is from the S. The water's a bit nippier than usual for this time of year, sitting at 55°F, which is a couple of degrees colder than the norm – you'll be glad for a thicker wetsuit.

The start of this 16-day run is a total bust. Friday afternoon, July 31st, is a disaster – poor surf with a cross-shore wind tearing up a weak, short-period ESE swell. The energy is a measly 197, so just leave your board at home.

The rough patch continues. Saturday, August 1st, is a washout. The swell is cranking, but a brutal SSW wind is blowing straight onshore, making it a complete mess. 2858 combined energy on Saturday afternoon is a lot of power, but it's all junk. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is still a bit iffy, but Sunday afternoon is our first real gem. The wind goes glassy, a total calm from the WSW, and the swell is still a hefty 7ft from the S with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1476, and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's the best early window. The size is too much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it's going to be clean and punchy.

The rest of the first week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday, August 5th, is still marginal with a moderate cross-onshore breeze, but the swell is a solid 10ft from the S. That's expert-only territory.

As we move into the second week, things get a little more promising but less certain. Thursday, August 6th, is still a bit lumpy. But look at Friday, August 7th. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NE, and the swell drops to a clean 2ft from the S. The period jumps to a very long 18 seconds, which is a pure groundswell. That's going to be a long, clean ride at the point, but the combined energy is only 533, so it won't have much push. The conditions are "gentle offshore and clean," which is a major plus.

Saturday, August 8th, keeps the good times rolling with a light offshore from the NE again, and a 5ft S swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 681, and it's rated as "very good." That's a nice, manageable size for most, with clean, peeling waves.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Sunday, August 9th, the swell bumps up to 8ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-shore, stirring up some chop. It's marginal. Early the next week, August 10th and 11th, the swell direction swings more east, and the winds are cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The swell is in the 7ft to 12ft range, with combined energy over 4000 on Tuesday afternoon. That's strong, powerful, and intimidating. This is another window for the experts only, as the size is well over 8ft. The wind is clean, but the size is no joke.

The last couple of days see a drop in size. Thursday, August 13th, has a 3ft S swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, combined energy of 274. It's "good" but small. Then the window slams shut. August 14th and 15th are a total mess again with a strong SSW onshore wind and a weak, blown-out swell. The energy drops to as low as 78, which is just background noise.

So, here's the takeaway: the absolute best bet is that glassy Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, for the combo of solid size and perfect conditions. The second standout is the clean, offshore runs on Friday and Saturday, August 7th and 8th, for a more manageable, clean wave. The big stuff on August 11th is for the brave and the skilled.

Rusty, out.

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