Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s shaping up at Point Roadnight. This is a point break that’s rarely breaking, so when it does, it’s a special event. The good news is, we’ve got a pulse of solid long-period swell rolling in, but the first few days are going to be a bit of a write-off.

The real action starts to build from Wednesday, August 12th. We’ll see a proper groundswell filling in, with wave heights around 5ft and a very long period of 16 seconds, pushing in from the SW. The wind is offshore (W at 15 mph) that morning, so the conditions will be clean and glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 1129. It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s rarely working, this is a chance to get some well-shaped, peeling lines. The crowd might be *sometimes* around, but this is likely the pick of the window for a surfer who knows what they are doing.

Thursday, August 13th is the standout. The swell builds to 7ft in the morning, hitting 7ft in the afternoon with a clean, gentle offshore breeze (W at 9 mph). The combined energy jumps to 2337, which is strong. The period is still a very long 16 seconds from the SW, setting up some powerful, grinding waves. This is best left for experienced surfers, as those waves will be well overhead. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Friday, August 14th is also a cracker, with the swell peaking at 8ft from the SSW. That’s a big, powerful wave again, and the combined energy hits 3845. The wind is a light offshore (WNW at 9 mph), so it’s clean. This is for experts only, with the potential for some serious barrels.

After that, the swell drops steadily. Saturday, August 15th still has some fun 6ft swell and a light breeze, but the wind turns cross-off in the afternoon. The combined energy (1222) is moderate. It’ll be a step down from the preceding days.

From Sunday, August 16th onwards, the quality fades hard. The wind swings cross-onshore, and the swell drops to below 3ft. The 17th through the 25th are mostly poor, with a mix of cross-onshore breezes and small, weak swell. The combined energy drops to under 500, and the period drops to 14 seconds. There’s a long gap of no good surf from the 16th through to the 25th, which is a bummer. The spot is *rarely breaks* anyway, so a blank run is normal for this area.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th. Get in the water early, bring your big-wave board, and don’t expect a crowd, but don’t be surprised if a few other locals have the same idea.

Rusty.

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