Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta say, the next couple of weeks at Point Roadnight are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a real slow start, but there’s a serious pulse of energy coming through that’ll have the crew on edge. The water’s sitting at 57°F which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 6th is flat with a poor, messy 2ft SW swell, and the wind is all over the shop. Friday the 7th though, things start to whisper. We get a glassy 4ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the morning is dead calm. The combined energy is moderate (575), but it’s clean, and the break is a rare point that needs love. That Friday morning is your first real taste, even if it’s small. Saturday and Sunday are blown out—northerly winds and rain, just ugly.

Now, Monday the 10th is the first standout. The morning comes in with a solid 4ft SW swell, a huge 19-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1302, and it’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in smooth. It’s a rare break, so don’t expect crowds, but it might be a bit inconsistent. That’s the pick of the first week.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are messy again, with cross-shore winds and rain. The swell is there, 6ft on Wednesday, but the wind is fresh and the quality is marginal.

But hold on—Thursday the 13th of August. This is the big one. The morning hits with a massive 12ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is a staggering 8167—very strong. This is expert territory, over 8ft, and the afternoon blows up to 18ft with a WSW direction. That’s too big for this point break, even for the brave. The morning window is the go, but only if you’ve got the chops. Friday the 14th is still solid at 7ft to 7ft with offshore winds, excellent for experienced surfers, but the crowds might be around if word gets out.

The second week settles down. Sunday the 16th is onshore and poor, and Monday the 17th sees small clean 3ft to 3ft SW swell with light offshore winds. Tuesday the 18th is glassy again with a 4ft, 15-second swell, good for a fun, small session. The rest of the week fades into small, marginal conditions, with a final gem on Friday the 21st of August—a glassy 3ft, 16-second SW groundswell, clean and calm. That’s a long-range promise, but less certain.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Thursday the 13th for the big swell crew, and Monday the 10th for the clean, consistent power. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 13th. The point is rare, so when it’s on, it’s special.

Rusty.

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