
Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 17,825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 201 | 300 | 546 | 427 | 588 | 492 | 406 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 895 | 1123 | 1702 | 1082 | 598 | 453 | 393 | 1769 | 1729 | 3911 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:10PM1.79m | 5:11AM1.78m | 4:41PM1.75m | 6:00AM1.76m | 5:17PM1.71m | 6:59AM1.71m | 6:00PM1.64m | 8:10AM1.66m | 6:57PM1.57m | 9:31AM1.65m | 8:16PM1.50m | 10:49AM1.69m | 9:54PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.60m | 10:39PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.70m | 11:18PM0.13m | 11:41AM0.82m | 00:04AM0.12m | 12:33PM0.94m | 1:00AM0.16m | 1:41PM1.03m | 2:08AM0.21m | 3:10PM1.06m | 3:27AM0.25m | 4:43PM0.98m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
203 | 201 | 300 | 546 | 427 | 588 | 492 | 406 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 895 | 1123 | 1702 | 1082 | 598 | 453 | 393 | 1769 | 1729 | 3911 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | — | S 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | E 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 5 | — | — | — |
13 | 5 | 34 | 24 | 183 | 8 | — | 5 | — | 13 | 107 | 3 | 179 | 573 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 9 | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 282 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | SW 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
1 | — | 77 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 47 | 124 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 244 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 519 | 534 | 21 | 339 | 0 |
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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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