Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Point Annihilation. This is a reef and point setup, and it’s pretty exposed to the swell, so it can pick up a lot of energy.

Right now, the water's sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. Not a crazy anomaly, but enough to warrant a good thick wetsuit.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday, 28 July, is a total mess with onshore wind and a lumpy 8ft SE swell. The energy is there, but the wind is ruining it. Don't even bother.

The real action starts to show on Wednesday, 29 July. That morning, the wind swings around to a light NNW, going cross-offshore, and the swell drops to a cleaner 6ft from the SE. The energy is still solid, and the conditions are set to be clean. That afternoon, the wind goes offshore from the NE, 6ft of SE swell, and it’s going to be a beauty. This is the standout of the first week. The swell direction (S) is exactly what this break wants, and you’ve got clear skies and offshore wind. It’s not too big for intermediates, but it's got enough push to get you a good ride.

Thursday, 30 July, is still rideable in the morning with a clean 5ft swell, but the energy drops off and the wind goes cross-offshore. It’s better than a kick in the teeth, but not as good as Wednesday.

After that, the surf fades to nothing for a few days. Friday through Monday are all poor, with tiny waves and cross-shore winds. We’re looking at a gap of dead flat days until the next pulse.

Then, hold on to your board. On Sunday, 2 August, the swell jumps back up, but it comes with a 25 mph SSW onshore wind. That’s 13ft of raw, ugly energy but it’s a total mess. Not for surfing.

Monday, 3 August, is similar – big, choppy, and cross-onshore.

The real gigantor shows up later. On Friday, 7 August, the afternoon session is looking at a massive 18ft swell from the S with a very long 15-second period. The energy is off the charts. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, but the report says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, you’d have to be a lunatic or a tow-in crew. The swell is so long-period that it might turn into a close-out wall at this point, but for a reef, it could be a freight train. It’s a serious, serious call.

Saturday, 8 August, the next morning, is the best of the big stuff. The swell drops to a still-massive 12ft from the S, with a long 14-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the ESE. The energy is still huge. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is spot on, and the wind is clean. If you’re a charger, this is your window.

The rest of the second week is a slow fade. The swell gets smaller and the wind picks up from the east, which keeps it cross-offshore but strong. By the 10th and 11th, it’s small and weak again.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Wednesday, 29 July, for a clean, fun-sized wave. For the big-wave crew, set your alarm for the morning of Saturday, 8 August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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