Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been glued to the charts for Point Cartwright/Secrets. This is a solid little run for the advanced crew, with a few standout moments that’ll have you frothing if you time it right.

The overall pattern is a slow build into some proper fun. The first week is mostly small, but there’s a real gem coming up on Sunday, August 9th. That morning, we’ve got a clean little 4ft east swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light breeze from the southeast, making it cross-off. The combined energy of all swells directed here sits at a moderate 278 – that’s decent punch for the point. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a reef and point setup, so that longer period will wrap in nicely, and with the difficulty set at advanced, it’s the best on offer for the entire forecast. It’s a true standout.

Before that, the earlier days are small but clean. Wednesday, August 5th has a glassy morning with 3ft east swell at 10 seconds, but it’s just ordinary. Thursday, August 6th is clean with a light offshore, and Friday, August 7th has a clean offshore morning but wave heights are tiny. Saturday, August 8th is gentler, with a moderate offshore keeping things tidy. Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th both have clean, glassy mornings and small 3ft east swell, but nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday, August 12th through to Saturday, August 16th. Wave heights drop to 1ft to 2ft, and while some mornings are offshore and clean, the energy is weak – the combined energy values are mostly under 100. It’s a quiet stretch for surf, but the wind is often offshore, so it’s not an ugly wait.

The real excitement comes back on Monday, August 17th. That morning we’ve got a 5ft southeast swell at 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the south-southeast. The combined energy jumps to 319 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a solid step up, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and better for the advanced crew. Then Tuesday, August 18th morning is the big one – a 4ft southeast swell with a very long 13-second period, moderate offshore wind, and a combined energy of 453 (strong) – this is a proper groundswell. That long period will make the point reel, but it might be a bit too straight for the beginners, so it’s a real standout for the experts. The afternoons get messy with stronger cross-off winds, so get it in the morning.

Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th taper off again, with smaller waves and weaker energy.

Best bet: Sunday, August 9th morning for the cleanest, most user-friendly standout, or Tuesday, August 18th morning for the serious groundswell power. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.

Rusty

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