Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line.

First up, it’s a bit of a slow start. The next few days are pretty ordinary. We’ve got some small, weak swell and bumpy winds, so don’t get too excited just yet. Things start to build mid-week, and the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 12th of August.

Point Roadnight is the only game in town, and it’s a point break that rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. It’s a fairly exposed spot, picking up swell from the SSE and SW.

The first real action kicks off Monday afternoon, the 10th of August. The swell comes up to 4ft from the SW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a nice long groundswell. The wind swings offshore from the SW at 19 mph , making for clean, groomed lines. The combined energy is moderate at 901. It’s not huge, but for a point break, that long-period swell should wrap in nicely.

Now, the standout. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with offshore wind from the W at 16 mph . That’s strong, powerful, and clean. The combined energy is a hefty 6167, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers only – 10ft is too much for beginners. The break is inconsistent but when it runs, it’ll be proper.

Thursday the 13th keeps the quality up. Morning has 7ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 9 mph . Clean lines, solid energy at 2272. Afternoon holds similar size, 7ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, wind swinging cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph , energy 2192. Excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing.

Friday the 14th is another good one. Morning brings 7ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, cross-off wind from the W at 9 mph , energy 2136. Afternoon, the swell holds at 7ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind goes offshore from the SW at 12 mph – clean and punchy, energy at 2464.

After that, things mellow out through the weekend and into the following week. The swell drops back below 5ft, and the winds become more onshore or cross-shore, so it gets a bit sloppy. There’s a glimmer on Monday the 17th of August morning – 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with glassy conditions (ENE at 3 mph ). That would be a nice, clean, smaller session if you’re keen. Energy is a moderate 565.

The rest of the second week looks small and mostly poor, with onshore winds and weak swell under 3ft. Not much to write home about there.

One thing to note: Point Roadnight rarely breaks, so these windows are the ones to chase. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind if you head out on the good days.

The water temperature is around 57°F , which is about average for this time of year.

So, the best of the bunch: Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, for the big, clean groundswell, and Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for solid, clean conditions on a dropping swell. Don’t sleep on Monday the 17th morning if you want a quieter, glassy session.

Rusty.

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