Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, how’s it going, crew? It's Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for Point Annihilation, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag to be honest. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but for the first few days, the wind is going to be a real problem. The wait will be worth it, though, because there’s a little window of magic tucked in there.

The week kicks off with some proper energy in the water, but the wind is just cruel. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are write-offs. We’re looking at a solid 4ft to 10ft of swell coming from the S and SE, but it’s all blown out by a strong SW to SSW wind. The wave energy is pumping, ranging from moderate (1021) to very strong (1878), but it’s all onshore, choppy, and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 28th is still pretty average. The swell sticks around, 6ft to 8ft from the SE, with a moderate cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is still strong (1556 and 1975), but the conditions are just too messy for a good time. You’d be fighting it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 29th is the standout. The morning is the real gem. The swell drops a touch to a clean 6ft from the SE, with a solid 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s right, glassy. The wave energy is strong (1193), but it’s going to be absolutely perfect. The afternoon cleans up nicely too, with a clean offshore NNE breeze at 12 mph and a 6ft ESE swell. This is the one to circle. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 30th is still a good option, but not quite as epic. The swell drops to 4ft-5ft from the ESE, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (491 to 644). It’s clean, but the energy is fading.

After that, we get a lull. Friday the 31st through to Saturday the 1st of August sees the swell drop right off to under 3ft, and the wind is messy. The wave energy is weak (256 to 280). Not much to get excited about.

Then we get a bit of a surprise. Sunday the 2nd of August sees a big pulse of swell hit, with a 10ft southerly swell and a 10-second period. The wave energy is strong (1968), but the wind is a cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. It’s a marginal day, but if you’re an expert looking for some size, it’s there. The morning is the better bet.

The week after that is a bit of a struggle. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is inconsistent. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 6th of August with a 5ft S swell and a long 17-second period, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The wave energy is strong (1626), but it’s just too choppy.

The final few days, the 8th to the 10th of August, see the swell drop back to 3ft-4ft with a cleaner cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is weak to moderate (220 to 778). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The 10th of August has a clean 3ft SE swell with a light cross-offshore, which looks like a decent little finisher.

So, the bottom line: Wednesday the 29th of July is the absolute winner. Get on it. The morning is glassy perfection. If you miss that, the Thursday morning is still a good clean option. The big swell on the 2nd of August is for the experienced crew only.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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