Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but it’s not a total write-off. The early part of the week is showing some fairly ordinary conditions, nothing to get too excited about. But keep your eyes on the horizon, because there’s a real spike coming.

The standout window is shaping up around the 13th of August. Point Roadnight is a point break that rarely breaks, so when it does, it's a special event. On Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at a solid 7ft to 7ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s bringing a massive combined energy of over 2,200 (2161). This is a big, powerful swell. The wind is clean, with a light breeze and offshore conditions on the afternoon session. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is serious, expert-level stuff – over 8ft, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The setup at a point break is perfect for this kind of long-period swell, giving you those long, drawn-out waves. There will be some crowds, as it’s a rare event.

The following day, Friday the 14th, is also a ripper. The swell is up to 8ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 3945. The wind is offshore and clean, especially in the afternoon. Again, this is expert territory, but the quality is undeniable.

The run up to that is a mixed bag. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th have some small, clean waves in the 2ft to 4ft range, but the wind is cross-off, so the conditions are ordinary. The 10th of August sees a 10ft monster from the SW with a 19-second period and a combined energy of 5790, but the tide or conditions are questionable, making it a marginal call.

After that peak, the swell hangs around for a bit. The 15th still has good 6ft waves with clean conditions, and the 16th has a 5ft set with light offshore winds in the morning. After that, it drops off and the wind turns onshore, so the quality goes south.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, then a small window on the 20th and 21st of August. The 20th has a clean 3ft wave with glassy conditions, and the 21st has a 6ft swell with a short 12-second period, which is a bit lumpy.

So, the real story here is the 13th and 14th of August. That’s the big one. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

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