Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Roadnight this week:
The surf forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Point Roadnight are a game of patience. There’s a lot of small, junky surf on the horizon, and a whole heap of nothing worth getting out of bed for early on. But if you’re willing to wait it out, there are a couple of proper windows that could make it all worth it. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much spot-on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’ve got a blank run from now through to the 21st. That’s a solid week-plus of onshore slop and tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is just nowhere near enough – we’re talking values in the low hundreds, like 160 to 675, which is weak to marginal at best. Forget about it. The first real glimmer arrives on Friday the 22nd. A solid SW groundswell rolls in with a 15-second period and the wind turns offshore from the WSW. The energy jumps right up to 7455 – that’s strong, proper stuff. The morning is the call, with 12ft of swell. That’s well over the 8ft mark, so this is expert-only territory at this point break. It’ll be big, powerful, and lined up. It’s a standout, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon eases to 6ft, still clean with the offshore wind, but the energy drops to 1705.
Saturday night and into Sunday the 24th brings another pulse, with 13ft on the Monday morning. The energy is even bigger – 6997 and 7916. That’s a serious, serious swell. Wind is offshore again, but it’s fresh at 30 km/h, so it’s going to be a handful. Again, this is a big-wave day, not for beginners. It’s a standout for the hardcore crew, but you need to know what you’re doing. After that, things taper off. The surf drops back to the 5-7ft range, but the winds get a bit messier and the energy fades. The 29th looks clean with light winds and 3ft, but it’s small. A long-period groundswell, like that 18-second stuff on the 27th, can be tricky at a point break – it can tend to close out if the sand’s moved. But with these bigger swells, the point should handle it.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a waste of time. The standout days are Saturday the 22nd with that 12ft morning peak, and Monday the 24th with the even bigger 13ft pulse. Both have offshore winds and are for experts only. There’s nothing else worth paddling out for until we see if that late-month swell cleans up. Crowds could be a factor on those big days, as this spot isn’t exactly a secret. It’s a rare-breaking point, so when it’s on, it’s on.
Stay safe out there. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
621 | 545 | 450 | 574 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 107 | 85 | 54 | 107 | 206 | 149 | 590 | 455 | 4295 | 1493 | 1123 | 1420 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04PM1.93m | 2:28AM1.85m | 2:39PM1.93m | 3:14AM1.88m | 3:13PM1.90m | 3:56AM1.86m | 3:44PM1.84m | 4:35AM1.81m | 4:14PM1.76m | 5:14AM1.73m | 4:42PM1.68m | 5:55AM1.63m | 5:11PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.28m | 8:31AM0.34m | 8:58PM0.18m | 9:12AM0.42m | 9:34PM0.14m | 9:50AM0.52m | 10:09PM0.15m | 10:26AM0.63m | 10:43PM0.21m | 11:00AM0.74m | 11:17PM0.28m | 11:34AM0.85m | 11:53PM0.37m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
621 | 545 | 450 | 574 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 107 | 85 | 54 | 107 | 206 | 149 | 313 | 341 | 1532 | 1493 | 1123 | 1420 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | S 17 | ESE 6 | SW 14 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SW 13 | E 7 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
36 | — | 5 | 8 | 5 | 55 | 149 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 44 | 1 | 12 | 234 | 252 | 596 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | S 16 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 8 | SW 22 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 590 | 455 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 5 | — | E 5 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 14 | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | — | 8 | — | 37 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4295 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 43 | 0 | 30 | 43 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Point Roadnight Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Roadnight provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Roadnight can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Roadnight surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Point Roadnight) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Roadnight may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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