Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get you up to speed on what’s headed our way. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there are some serious diamonds in the rough if you’re patient and pick your moments.

The immediate picture is a bit of a write-off. We've got some lumpy, cross-onshore conditions and a weak swell that’s just not going to be worth your time for the next couple of days. It’s the kind of thing where you’re better off getting your gear sorted or just staring at the horizon. The water is running a bit cold, about 3°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a good hood is your friend.

Things start to stir on Friday afternoon, the 21st. We’ve got a proper groundswell starting to fill in. The swell direction is straight out of the south, which is right in the wheelhouse for Point Annihilation. It’s a reef and point set-up, so it handles this kind of energy well. The wind is light and cross-off, which will clean it right up. We’re looking at chest to head high waves, around 6ft, with a long 16-second period. There’s a lot of energy in the water, with the combined swell energy reading a solid 1504. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and shapely. This is a good one for the experienced crew. Crowds are a possibility, so get out there early.

There’s a lull again for the weekend and into the start of next week. The swell drops right out, and while we get a day of glassy conditions on Saturday, it’s just too small to get excited about.

The next real window opens up on Monday the 24th. That afternoon, a new, much longer-period swell starts to move in. The energy is reading a strong 2095, and while the size is just 5ft, it’s all about that 17-second period. The issue is, the wind is light and cross-shore, which will put a bit of a ripple on the face. It’s a fantastic, powerful swell, but the surface might not be perfect. The same goes for Tuesday, where we still have a solid 6ft, 12-second swell, but a cross-onshore wind will make it a bit lumpy. It’s tricky, but there are waves out there.

For the rest of that week and into the weekend, we get smaller again. The winds are mostly offshore and clean, but the swell fades to waist-high slop. It's a good time to take a break or tune up your log for the smaller stuff.

Now, let’s talk about the big one. The last day of the month, Sunday the 30th of August, is the standout of this whole forecast. There’s a massive south swell on the way. We’re talking a solid 13ft on Sunday morning with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is off the charts at 7714. That’s strong, powerful, and a whole lot of water moving. The wind is from the north, so it’s a gentle offshore breeze keeping it clean. This is for experts only, no debate. This could be a session you talk about for a long time. The size is just colossal.

The clean conditions continue into Monday the 31st with a 8ft swell on the morning and then picking back up to a solid 10ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore again, and the energy stays very high at around 5012. This is still expert territory, but it's a bit more manageable than Sunday morning. The point should be absolutely firing with those S swells.

After that, it looks like the swell backs off a bit and the wind turns onshore again for a few days, bringing some stormy conditions. There’s another pulse of energy on the 1st, but the wind is going to ruin it.

Keep your eye on that 4th of September. It’s a week and a half away, so take this with a grain of salt, but the models are hinting at another clean, glassy morning with a solid 7ft, albeit shorter period swell. It could be a great way to finish the run.

So, the two standouts are clear: Friday the 21st for a fun, clean, and solid session, and that massive Sunday the 30th for the big-wave chargers. Good luck out there.

Rusty.

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