Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the look ahead for Point Roadnight.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, starting Thursday the 3rd of September. This is a rare-breaking point break, so when it lines up, you really want to be on it. Thursday morning kicks off with rain showers but a clean 15ft swell from the SW, powered by very strong wave energy (8520), and a solid offshore breeze. That is proper groundswell with a 14-second period – plenty of grunt and shape, though at that size it’s expert-only territory. Thursday afternoon cleans right up: clear skies, still a 15ft SW swell, energy even higher (9147), and the offshore holds. This is the standout window. The water temp is 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no surprises there.

Friday the 4th eases off with a 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore, still clean but less magic. Energy drops to moderate (2526). Saturday the 5th gets messy with strong winds and poor surf – give it a miss. Sunday the 6th has cleaner conditions with light winds and 4ft to 5ft SW swell, good for a more mellow session, but energy is weak (630-849).

Monday the 7th starts with a nice offshore and 4ft SW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds later in the day – that’s short-period slop, avoid it. Tuesday the 8th sees a long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) with 5ft, and very strong energy (2269) – excellent for experienced surfers, though the wind is cross-offshore.

Now, the real highlight for the second week is Thursday the 10th of September. Morning brings glassy conditions – zero wind – and a clean 8ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. Energy is strong (3973). That’s a dreamy setup for a point break, but at that size and period it’s only for experienced crew. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so make the most of the morning glass.

The rest of the week drops off – smaller waves, cross-shore winds, and poor conditions through to the 13th. Monday the 14th picks up again with a 6ft SW groundswell and offshore breeze, solid energy (1904), worth a look. Tuesday the 15th is excellent again: light winds, 5ft to 6ft SW swell, and that classic long 17-18 second period. Energy is strong (2582). By the 17th and 18th, the swell jumps to 10ft but with strong cross-shore winds and short period – blown out and ugly, only for kites.

Best on offer: Thursday the 3rd afternoon and Thursday the 10th morning. The 3rd has the biggest, most powerful swell with perfect offshore wind. The 10th is glassy, long-period, and clean. Both are expert-only due to size. Crowds are possible at Point Roadnight when it’s working, so keep an eye out.

Rusty.

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