Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Point Annihilation. This is a reef and point set-up that needs a good S swell to fire, and we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Monday morning, September 14th. That’s where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 7ft S swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s going to make for some clean, lined-up waves. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit.

The combined swell energy is moderate at 1338, and the period is long enough to know it’s a proper groundswell. This is a reef and point, so it should hold up really well. That Monday morning session is the standout early call – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze and 6ft swell.

Tuesday, September 15th, the swell drops a touch to 5ft in the morning with a clean cross-off wind, but by the afternoon the wind picks up to 25 km/h offshore from the NE. That offshore wind will groom the 4ft swell nicely. After that, we go into a quiet patch through Wednesday and Thursday with small, weak surf.

Friday, September 18th morning brings a little pulse back with a 3ft SE swell, but it’s a long-period 13-second groundswell. It might be a bit straight for the beach, but at a point like this, it could offer some long, clean lines with a gentle cross-off breeze.

Now, hold on to your board, because Sunday, September 20th, is a beast. We’ve got a massive 16ft SSW swell on Sunday morning. The combined energy is a staggering 5377 – that’s serious power. But the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-onshore, creating lumpy, messy conditions. Sunday afternoon is still a huge 15ft onshore mess. This is expert territory only, and honestly, it’s more of a kitesurfing or tow-in day. The swell is way too big and blown-out for paddle surfing unless you’re a madman.

The real gem, the absolute standout of this whole outlook, is Wednesday, September 23rd. We get another big swell, 12ft from the S with an 11-second period. The combined energy is massive at 5679. But here’s the kicker – Wednesday morning has a light cross-off breeze, and by Wednesday afternoon it goes dead glassy. That is a recipe for perfection at a reef point. This is going to be absolutely pumping, but with that size, it’s for experienced surfers only. Expect a crowd, too, because this spot can get busy when it’s firing like this.

The last few days of the outlook (from the 25th onwards) drop off into much smaller surf, with a nice glassy 2ft day on the 26th and some clean offshore winds around the 27th with a very long 17-second period, which should offer some nice, mellow lines.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Monday morning, September 14th for the first clean swell, and the absolute don’t-miss is Wednesday, September 23rd for that big, glassy groundswell. The big 20th is a pass for most of us.

Rusty.

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