Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at our forecast for Point Annihilation – this reef and point setup that really needs that S swell. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but some absolute gems later on if you’re patient and brave.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days are a tease. Wednesday the 26th kicks off with a tiny 3ft to 3ft S swell – but the kicker is that afternoon glass-off. With a NNE breeze going glassy, you’re looking at clean 3ft waves. It’s not big, but that’s a fun little session for the log or a fish if you’re keen.

Things get more serious on Thursday the 27th. The morning is a write-off with a choppy 6ft and onshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We get a 7ft S swell (18-second period) with a clean cross-off E breeze. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong at (2576), and that long period means proper groundswell – Point Annihilation will be lining up nicely. Just know that with over 8ft, it’s expert territory. The crowd is *sometimes* here, so you might get a few out.

Friday the 28th drops back to a cleaner but smaller 5ft, and then we have a bit of a lull over the weekend and into Monday the 31st. Saturday and Sunday are small and weak, with energy dropping below 200. Monday the 31st is a no-go – a 34 mph SW gale is pumping in a massive 13ft swell, but the wind and conditions are just poor. Kite surfers might love that mess, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.

Now, here’s the standout of the whole forecast. Tuesday the 1st of September is a beast. The morning shows a 20ft S swell with a 14-second period – the energy is a staggering (14499). It’s predicted to be too big for the break in the morning, even with light wind. But that afternoon? A 15ft S swell (14-second period) with a clean cross-off E breeze at 9 mph. That’s exceptional for experts. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell direction is right on the optimum from the south.

After that, it drops back. Wednesday the 2nd has a 7ft S swell but only a 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (883). Conditions are cross and clean, but it’s a big step down. From the 3rd through the 6th, it gets small again – mostly under 3ft and weak, with energy values under 700. There are a few clean moments on the 7th and 8th with 2ft to 4ft S swells and cross-off winds, but they’re not standouts.

Overall, the window is tight. If you’re an expert, the 27th afternoon and especially the 1st of September afternoon are your best bets. For everyone else, that glassy Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a fun, safe call.

Rusty.

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