Point Grenville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer at Point Grenville over the next couple of weeks. This is a consistent beginner-friendly beach and reef break that’s sheltered and loves a solid NW swell, but the wind has been a real pain. For the first week and a half, it’s mostly poor surf with onshore and cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and only marginal or zero scores. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft from the WNW, but the wind never cleans up properly. There’s a gap of about six days with no real recommendation—just a few “marginal” tags, nothing you’d paddle out for.

Then on Sunday July 26th morning, we finally get a window. The wind flips to a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, cleaning the surface right up. Swell is only 3 ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 20 seconds—that gives it some real push and better shape, though it’s a bit small. Combined energy is moderate (540). The direction isn’t the optimum NW, but with clean conditions and a consistent break, it’s the best on offer. Crowds are possible, but it’s a Sunday morning, so you might have a few locals out. The rest of that day is only marginal, and the following week stays poor—smaller SW swell, cross-onshore winds, and choppy mess. By Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, the swell picks back to 5 ft–6 ft from the WNW, but the wind is back to cross-on and gusty, so it’s still poor. The whole stretch is a bit of a write-off except for that one clean morning.

If you’re a beginner, that 3 ft is fine, but don’t expect much else. For the more experienced, the long-period SW might actually make the reef section work okay, but it’s a gamble. Honestly, the only day worth wetting a line is Sunday July 26th morning. Everything else is either too messy or too small. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—this area can turn around quickly.

Rusty.

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