Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this stretch of coast.

We’ve got a slow start, but don’t tune out – the back half of this 16-day window has some serious potential. There’s a fair gap of nothing special before the real action kicks off. After a brief run of small, clean waves mid-week, things get blown out and ugly for a stretch, and then we’re looking at a proper groundswell event towards the end of the run, especially around the 21st and again on the 29th.

The standout sessions here are all about that deep, long-period south swell lighting up Point Annihilation (reef and point). This break handles a south swell beautifully.

Let’s start with Monday afternoon, the 14th. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s our first decent look. Clean 6 ft south swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1149). The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Tuesday the 15th is smaller, around 5 ft, but the morning has that same clean cross-off feel. By the afternoon the wind picks up from the NE at 15 mph, which is offshore here, so it stays clean but gets a bit of a wobble on it.

Wednesday the 16th has tiny, glassy 3 ft waves in the morning with the wind totally dead. Not much push, but you could get a fun one if you’re on a log.

Now, here’s where it gets messy. From Thursday the 17th afternoon right through to Sunday the 22nd morning, it’s mostly poor. Friday the 18th sees a big jump in height – 10 ft to 12 ft – but it’s howling onshore from the SW at 25 mph, turning it into a washing machine. That’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing one. The energy is strong (2437) but completely unsurfable.

The real highlight, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 21st afternoon. This is the best of the first week. We get a 4 ft south groundswell with a very long 16-second period. That’s a proper pulse of energy, reading 1669 on the energy scale. A light E cross-off breeze keeps it clean. This is a classy, lined-up wave at Point Annihilation – good for intermediate to experienced surfers. The long period means the sets will be fat and powerful, so be ready.

After that, Tuesday the 22nd gets sloppy again, and then we see a massive spike in size right at the end of the month. The 23rd through the 25th see waves from 12 ft up to 15 ft, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, making it messy and marginal. That much size is only for experts anyway.

The true standout of the entire outlook, the one that gets my heart pumping, is Tuesday the 29th September. Morning session. Glassy calm conditions, a 6 ft south swell with a very long 15-second period, and a combined energy reading of 1700. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and the sets will be well-spaced. This is an excellent, heavy wave for experienced surfers only at that size and period. It’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but if it holds, this is the session to plan for.

The week after that, the 27th and 28th, also look fun and clean with a solid 5 ft SE groundswell, glassy mornings, and offshore afternoons. Great for a solid session without the size.

Alright, that’s the picture. A slow start, some blown-out junk in the middle, but two killer windows to chase. Stay patient and be ready for that 21st and the 29th.

Rusty.

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