
Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
815 | 1026 | 861 | 553 | 355 | 489 | 795 | 1129 | 1571 | 1759 | 2146 | 2291 | 2348 | 3700 | 2349 | 1531 | 1222 | 1206 | 940 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:10AM1.66m | 6:57PM1.57m | 9:31AM1.65m | 8:16PM1.50m | 10:49AM1.69m | 9:54PM1.48m | 11:52AM1.77m | 11:24PM1.55m | 12:42PM1.84m | 00:37AM1.67m | 1:25PM1.90m | 1:36AM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00AM0.16m | 1:41PM1.03m | 2:08AM0.21m | 3:10PM1.06m | 3:27AM0.25m | 4:43PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 5:56AM0.25m | 6:50PM0.62m | 6:55AM0.25m | 7:37PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
815 | 1026 | 861 | 553 | 355 | 489 | 795 | 1129 | 1571 | 1759 | 2146 | 2291 | 2348 | 3700 | 2349 | 1531 | 1222 | 1206 | 940 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | — | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | 16 | 72 | 42 | 139 | 57 | — | 45 | — | 50 | 46 | 80 | 145 | 81 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | S 19 | S 17 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 29 | 24 | 4 | 27 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | SW 6 | — | WSW 11 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 18 | 26 | 84 | — | 3 | 11 | 54 | — | 1254 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 206 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 339 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
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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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