
Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Roadnight this week:
The surf forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Point Roadnight over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days look pretty ordinary. There’s some small swell in the water, but the conditions are just not playing ball. The water temp is sitting at about 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least that’s not a shock to the system.
There’s a real gap here. From Sunday the 19th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s mostly small, weak swell with cross-shore winds and a bit of chop. Nothing worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is weak, just a couple of hundred points, and the wave heights are barely breaking 3 ft. The swell is primarily from the SSW, which is not the best direction for this spot – it’s a rare breaker, and even when it’s working, it needs a solid SSE swell to really light up. So yeah, we’re waiting.
Then Thursday the 23rd of July – that’s where things get interesting. We’ve got a solid pulse of SW swell coming in, with heights hitting 12 ft in the morning and 10 ft in the afternoon. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s some proper groundswell, with good energy. The combined energy is around 6133 in the morning and 5166 in the afternoon – that’s strong energy. Winds are offshore and fresh, coming from the W and WSW, so the conditions will be clean. But here’s the thing: this is a point break, and a long-period SW swell can get a bit straight and fast. It’s also a rarely breaks spot, so when it does, it’s a big deal. With that size, it’s only for experienced surfers. The best part of this day is the afternoon, with offshore winds, clean conditions, and a solid 10 ft swell. That’s the standout window.
The next day, Friday the 24th, the swell peaks even bigger. We’re talking 16 ft out of the SW in the afternoon, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is massive – 11806 – that’s very strong. Winds are cross-offshore from the WNW, and the conditions are clean. This is serious, powerful surf. Again, only for experts. The morning is a bit smaller at 8 ft, but still big. This is the other real standout.
Saturday the 25th of July, the swell drops a bit to 6 ft in the morning, but picks up to 12 ft again in the afternoon. Winds go offshore from the WSW, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is 5361 in the afternoon, and the water is clear. The surf is described as excellent for experienced surfers. That afternoon is a solid session for the right crew.
After that, the swell starts to fade. Sunday the 26th has 7 ft in the morning, but the winds are cross-offshore and the energy is dropping. The rest of the week into early August sees the swell dropping back to under 3 ft, with periods getting long but the energy weak. The winds turn more cross-shore or onshore, and the quality fades fast. The break becomes inconsistent and small again.
So, the real highlights are the afternoon of Thursday the 23rd, and then Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. That’s the window for big, powerful, clean surf at Point Roadnight. But this is a spot that rarely breaks, so these are special days. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water on those big days. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 93 | 109 | 161 | 107 | 171 | 317 | 208 | 109 | 92 | 144 | 2802 | 4003 | 3066 | 2233 | 2307 | 8594 | 2313 | 1162 | 4034 | 782 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08PM2.00m | 3:30AM1.78m | 3:44PM1.96m | 4:20AM1.76m | 4:19PM1.88m | 5:07AM1.72m | 4:51PM1.79m | 5:54AM1.66m | 5:22PM1.68m | 6:43AM1.59m | 5:54PM1.58m | 7:36AM1.53m | 6:27PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.30m | 9:30AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:13AM0.48m | 10:47PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.63m | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:35AM0.76m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:17PM0.89m | 00:42AM0.37m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:28AM0.43m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
111 | 93 | 64 | 161 | 107 | 171 | 317 | 208 | 109 | 92 | 144 | 811 | 2130 | 1773 | 2233 | 2307 | 3212 | 2313 | 1162 | 1327 | 782 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | E 10 | — | — | SW 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
44 | 39 | 109 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 34 | 2 | — | — | 327 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | NW 3 | SW 14 | — | WNW 3 | SW 12 | WNW 2 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 112 | 2802 | 4003 | 3066 | — | 8 | 8594 | — | 5 | 4034 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 530 | 17 | 545 | 530 | 21 | 356 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Point Roadnight Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Roadnight provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Roadnight can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Roadnight surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Point Roadnight) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Roadnight may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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