Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Point Annihilation.

The next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, but there’s some serious firepower lined up for the end of the first week and into the second. We’ve got a few days of nothing really worth paddling out for, then it gets good, then it gets proper heavy. The first real window kicks off on Tuesday the 15th.

Tuesday 15th September is your early go-to. We’ve got a clean 4ft southerly swell running with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is offshore from the northeast at 12 mph, so it'll be clean and lined up. The combined energy is 354 (moderate), and the water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so maybe grab an extra mil. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the best on offer for the first few days.

Things get messy Wednesday through Friday with onshore winds and crumbly conditions. The swell drops into the 3ft range and the wind is all over the shop. A gap of about four days with nothing worth rushing for.

Saturday 19th sees a jump in size with a 5ft SSW swell, but it’s a short period 6-second windswell, and the wind is onshore from the southwest at 15 mph. The combined energy is 411 (moderate), but it’s a lumpy, choppy mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday 20th is even worse. Strong onshore winds and rain. The swell hits 8ft with a 1048 (strong) combined energy, but it’s a complete washout. Wait it out.

Now, Monday 21st September – this is the standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft southerly groundswell with a long 12-second period. Combined energy is a whopping 2275 (very strong). The wind goes glassy in the morning from the west-northwest, then swings northeast offshore at 15 mph in the afternoon. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That size is over the 8ft mark, so it’s for the experienced crew only. The long period will make it a bit wonky at the beach breaks, but Point Annihilation is a reef and point, so it should handle that deep water energy beautifully. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Tuesday 22nd drops right back to 3ft with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s ordinary otherwise. Then we get another big pulse.

Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th look messy again, with strong onshore winds and a huge 12ft swell on Wednesday (1602 combined energy). That’s wind-blown and dangerous.

Tuesday 29th September is the next standout. The afternoon brings a 6ft southwest swell with a very long 15-second period. Combined energy is 1414 (very strong). The wind is cross-off from the east-southeast at 9 mph, giving clean conditions. Again, that long period will suit the point setup perfectly. It’s a promise for the future, a bit far out, but looking real good.

Wednesday 30th brings another pulse – 7ft at 16 seconds (2287 combined energy) but the wind goes onshore from the west, ruining it.

So bottom line: Monday 21st is the absolute gem for experienced surfers. Tuesday 29th afternoon is the second pick for the long-range hopefuls. The rest is either small, windy, or too dangerous.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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