Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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