Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Point Annihilation (reef and point)

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this one off. The first few days are a bit of a tease. Sunday the 5th is surfable but the wind is a bit punchy from the NNE at 16 mph, so it’s messy. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the east, with a short period of 10 seconds and combined energy of just 208. The water is a bit colder than normal at 56°, about 2° off the average.

Monday the 6th starts to show a pulse. The morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph, and the swell lifts to 5 ft from the east with a 9-second period. The energy climbs to 312. By the afternoon, the swell is 6 ft, wind shifts to a light north cross-off, and the energy jumps to 507. It’s getting there.

Tuesday the 7th is the standout of the first week. The morning is an absolute dream – glassy, flat calm, with the wind swinging NW to 0 mph. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the east, 10-second period, and the energy is a moderate 678. The waves will be clean, lined up, and this is where you want to be. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a light onshore wind, so get in early.

Wednesday the 8th morning is another good one. Glassy conditions again with a light south wind, and the swell bumps up to 8 ft from the ESE, with a longer 11-second period. The energy is a strong 1255. This is getting into expert territory for size, but the quality is there. The afternoon turns choppy as the wind swings south and picks up.

From Thursday the 9th through to Tuesday the 14th, forget it. It’s a write-off. Strong southerly winds, cross-onshore, blowing hard. The swell gets huge – up to 15 ft on the 10th and 11th – but it’s a total mess. The energy is very strong (4079 on the 10th), but the conditions are poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. Don’t bother.

The second week has a real gem. Wednesday the 15th is the best on offer for the whole window. The morning is clear, wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, and the swell is a powerful 15 ft from the SSE with a long 11-second period. The energy is a massive 4857. This is an excellent wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets glassy with a light NE wind and 12 ft swell. The crowd profile here is “sometimes,” so expect a few others, but it’s worth the paddle.

Thursday the 16th is a drop-off, with onshore wind and a 6 ft swell. Friday the 17th is a great recovery. The morning is glassy, with a 5 ft swell from the SE, 11-second period, and a clean energy of 685. The afternoon has a gentle offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the south, but with a very long 15-second period. The energy is a solid 1001. This is a classic point break day – long lines, easy paddle.

Saturday the 18th holds clean with a cross-off breeze and a 5 ft swell from the south, 14-second period. The energy is 1012. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th fade out with weak, small surf and increasing wind. The last day, Monday the 20th, is barely a ripple with 1.0 ft and energy of just 40.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 7th morning is the top pick for the first week, and Wednesday the 15th is the standout for the second week – but that one’s for the experts only. The rest is either a slow build or a blown-out mess.

Rusty.

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