Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, and I've got a good look at the forecast for Point Annihilation. It's a classic reef and point set-up, fairly exposed to the south swell, and it's looking like a waiting game for the most part. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than we'd expect for this time of year, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

We start off with a proper dud. This first weekend into the start of the week is a write-off. Strong, onshore winds are going to be tearing up the surface, making it lumpy and messy. The swell is there, but it's not surfable in these conditions. We're looking at poor surf right through to the afternoon of Monday the 5th. That's a solid four days of waiting.

The real story starts to build from the middle of next week. There's a big groundswell coming in, but the wind is still a problem. It's not until Friday the 7th that things line up. That morning, we've got glassy conditions with a 5-foot south swell, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell, and on a point like this, it's going to be pure magic. The energy is strong (2012), and it's going to be clean. The afternoon gets even better, with a clean 10-foot swell and offshore winds. This is the standout. It's big, expert territory, but it's the best of the best.

Saturday the 8th is still very good, with clean, glassy conditions with a 6-foot south swell. The energy is moderate (1218), and it's a great day for the intermediate crew. After that, things start to ease off. The wind stays good for a few days, but the swell drops. The 14th of August throws up another interesting one. The afternoon has a 10-foot SSW swell with clean offshore winds, but the energy is moderate (1500), and the period is a short 9 seconds. It's a solid option for the experienced, but not quite the same quality as the 7th.

The last few days of the window are a return to small, messy conditions. There's a tiny, very long period 18-second south swell on the 16th, but it's only 2 feet and the wind is messy. Not worth getting excited about.

So, the pick of the bunch is undeniably Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th. The glassy conditions, long period groundswell, and clean faces at Point Annihilation are going to be firing. This is a spot that can get crowded, especially when it's good, so be prepared for company. The 7th is for the experts, the 8th is for everyone else.

Rusty.

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