Point Panic Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one spot in the conversation, and it's a classic.

We're looking at a long stretch here, starting Friday the 7th of August, and honestly, the first week is a bit of a grind. The standout is going to be that last little window, right at the very end of the run. We'll get to that.

Friday morning kicks things off with a tiny 1ft swell from the SW, but with a seriously long 21-second period. The offshore breeze is keeping it clean, so there are a few little lines to be had, but it's not going to be setting the world on fire. The energy is moderate (215). By the afternoon, the wind picks up and it's a no-go.

From Saturday the 8th through to the middle of the following week, it's a lot of marginal conditions. The swell is small, from the SSW or S, and while the wind is generally offshore, it's a fresh to strong breeze. That kind of wind makes paddling out a real battle, even if the waves are clean. The energy stays moderate, usually in the 200-300 range, but it’s a lot of effort for not much reward.

There's a bit of a bump in size on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, with the swell pushing 3ft to 4ft from the S, and the energy jumps up to a strong 757 (762). But again, the wind is up and the quality just isn't there for a good paddle session. It's a tough call.

The real light at the end of the tunnel comes on Wednesday the 19th of August. The wind finally eases up, and we start to see some nicer conditions. The morning of the 19th is still a bit ordinary, but the afternoon sees a clean 1ft swell from the SSE with a moderate 16-second period. The energy is fair (206) but the wind is a moderate offshore. It's a start.

Then, Thursday the 20th of August is where you want to be. The morning is clean with a 2ft S swell and a gentle breeze. The energy is solid (252). But the afternoon is the real winner. A 1ft SSW swell rolls in with a very long 21-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 404. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is the pick of the bunch.

Friday the 21st of August keeps the good run going with a clean 2ft SW swell and a long 19-second period, backed by a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (455). Saturday the 22nd is still clean but the energy drops off a bit.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week, starting Wednesday the 19th, is where it gets interesting. The absolute standout is Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August, at Point Panic. The swell is a clean 1ft from the SSW, the period is a dreamy 21 seconds, and the wind is a gentle offshore. It'll be a reef break with those long-period lines, and the crowd factor is something to keep in mind – it's a well-known spot and can get busy. But for that window, the conditions are sweet. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year.

Keep your eyes on the longer range, but for now, that Thursday afternoon is the one to pencil in.

Rusty.

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