Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in with a look at what’s on the cards for Point Roadnight over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but if you’re patient – and I mean *really* patient – there’s a window of absolute magic on the horizon. The first few days are a write-off. Sunday (12th July) and Monday (13th) are messy with fresh cross-off breezes; the swell’s there but the conditions are just too rough to get excited about. You’ll be lookin’ at a lot of white water and not much fun. The combined energy is moderate (528) on Sunday morning, but don’t be fooled, it’s poor quality.

Then comes Tuesday (14th July). This is the standout. Tuesday morning is the one. We’re talkin’ a solid 15 ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period – that’s proper energy (11546). The wind is a gentle offshore from the west, so those waves are gonna be groomed and clean. This is exceptional surf, but it’s for experts only. This size will be too much for beginners. It’s a point break, so that long-period swell will set up nicely, but it’s a rare break, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. Crowds can show up sometimes, but on a day like this, most will be watchin’ from the carpark. Tuesday afternoon still holds at 13 ft with a moderate offshore, but the morning is the pick.

Wednesday (15th) and Thursday (16th) drop back to a more manageable 4 ft to 6 ft range. The wind swings light and even glassy on Thursday afternoon – that’ll be clean and fun for intermediates. The swell’s still got good 14-second period, so the waves will have some push. The combined energy is moderate (700-1220), so it’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s a solid run of surfable waves. Friday morning (17th) sees a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-off wind – clean lines for experienced surfers, energy reading 1366.

After that, it goes quiet. From Saturday (18th) through to the next Tuesday (21st), the swell drops right off, with heights under 3 ft and ordinary conditions. The combined energy falls to weak levels (99-376). You’ll be lucky to find a knee-high ripple. There’s a gap of about four days with very little to recommend.

Then, on Wednesday (22nd) it’s back to small and weak, but hold on – Thursday (23rd) morning throws a surprise. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period but the energy is moderate (828). The problem is that Thursday afternoon and Friday (24th) get a light cross-onshore, messing up the surface. Saturday (25th) and Sunday (26th) are blown out with moderate cross-onshore and cross winds, so don’t bother. The very end of the run, Monday (27th), sees a clean moderate offshore wind with a 4 ft SW swell, but it’s marginal.

So, the absolute best: Tuesday morning (14th July) at Point Roadnight. Big, clean, and powerful. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. After that, Thursday morning (23rd) with the glassy conditions is a sneaky second pick, but it’s a long way out so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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