Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We’ve got some serious swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main player here. The early days are pretty much a write-off, so you’ll need to be patient. The highlight is definitely mid-week, especially Wednesday the 2nd of September, when conditions look absolutely prime for the experienced crew.

Kicking off from Sunday the 30th of August, it’s pretty dismal. Strong onshore winds and small, messy swell. Wave energy is very weak, with readings of 93 and 66. Not worth paddling out. Monday the 31st sees the swell start to build, but the wind is still onshore and messy, so the 3ft and 7ft swells are all chopped up. The combined energy jumps to 1511 on Monday afternoon, but the onshore breeze is ruining it.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a big, angry ocean. We’re looking at an 8ft to 10ft southerly swell, but it’s coupled with a strong onshore wind from the SSW. Wave energy is massive, hitting 2697, but it’s a washing machine out there. Only for the most dedicated and experienced, and even then, it’s not going to be fun.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September is where it’s at. This is the standout period. The swell settles to a solid 8ft from the south, with a very long period of 17 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and it’s packing a punch. The combined energy hits 4235. The magic happens with the wind. A light offshore breeze from the ENE turns into glass by the afternoon. For Point Annihilation, that’s the perfect recipe. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful lines. If you’ve got the skills, this is your session.

Thursday the 3rd drops off quickly. The swell eases to 6ft, but a moderate cross-shore wind creates a chop, making it a marginal day. The rest of the week into the weekend is pretty average, with small, inconsistent swell and wind constantly messing things up. Saturday the 5th of September has a moment where the wind goes glassy in the afternoon, but the swell is tiny at 3ft.

The following week looks quiet. There’s a brief pulse of cleaner conditions on the morning of Sunday the 7th of September, with a 4ft swell and a cross-off wind, giving some hope, but it’s not a big event. By the 8th and 9th of September, it’s back to tiny, weak swell. The rest of the second week is flat, with wave energy dropping to single-digit figures. Nothing worth chasing.

Overall, your window is tiny. If you’re an experienced surfer, Wednesday the 2nd of September is your only real shot at something special. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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