Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down for this stretch. We’ve only got Point Annihilation on the cards, a reef and point setup that loves a south swell. Water temp is about 55°F, which is a bit chilly for this time of year, a touch colder than normal.

Starting Thursday the 3rd of September. A solid 6ft southerly swell rolls in, with a 13-second period – proper groundswell. The combined energy is a hefty 1084 (moderate to strong). Thursday morning has a cross-shore NW wind at 6 mph, making it a bit marginal. But Thursday afternoon cleans up nicely. The wind turns to a light NNE offshore at 6 mph, the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the south, still with that 13-second period, and the energy is a solid 613. Clean lines and a good option. The optimum direction is south, and we’ve got it.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a wash. Swell drops below 3ft, periods shorten, and the wind is messy. A bit of a dead zone.

Sunday the 6th is flat. Monday the 7th, a 10ft southerly swell hits in the afternoon with a short 8-second period, but it’s accompanied by a fresh onshore wind at 22 mph and lumpy conditions. A blown-out mess.

Now, Tuesday the 8th of September is a real highlight. Morning has a 6ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. The energy is a solid 599, and it’s clean. The afternoon holds at 5ft from the south. A nice, surfable day with the wind helping. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so you might have company.

We hit another quiet patch until Friday the 11th of September. The morning shows a 8ft southerly swell with a short 8-second period. The energy is high at 1082, but it’s marginal. Light cross-shore wind.

Then the big one lands on the 16th of September – Wednesday afternoon. Glassy. Dead calm, with a light SW breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a very solid 8ft from the south, with a long 15-second period. The combined swell energy is a massive 2294 (very strong). This is a serious groundswell. For experts, this is the standout. For beginners, it’s way too big. The long period will wrap beautifully around this point and reef break.

Sunday the 13th of September afternoon is also a good one. Clean, with a 7ft southerly swell at 12 seconds, a light east cross-offshore wind, and a very good surf call.

The final week has a couple of smaller, clean windows, but nothing beats that Wednesday the 16th. The 18th of September gets messy with strong onshore winds.

If you’re picking one day, it’s the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th for the experts. Tuesday the 8th is the best call for the intermediate crew.

Rusty.

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