Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks: Point Roadnight. It’s a point break that doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you’ve got to pay attention. The water’s sitting at 57.4° – pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The forecast kicks off Thursday afternoon, 23 July, with a solid 10ft SW swell rolling in. The energy is pumping hard at 5398, that’s a serious amount of power. The wind is blowing offshore from the WSW at 16 mph, so the waves will be clean. It’s a lot of swell though – over 8ft – so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The period is 14 seconds, which is a proper groundswell with good shape and long lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. The swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what this break wants to see. Just keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, so when it does come alive, it’s a bit of a treat.

Friday morning, 24 July, is still looking strong. You’ve got 8ft of SSW swell, still a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph. The combined energy is 3758 – still very solid. This is another one for the experts only due to the size. The wind holds clean through the morning, but by Friday afternoon it swings cross-offshore and picks up to 19 mph, and the quality drops. It’ll be a bit messy.

Saturday morning, 25 July, is the standout. We’re looking at 11ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph. The energy is a massive 4927. This is big, powerful, and clean. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle. Again, too big for beginners. Saturday afternoon eases down to 6ft, but the wind stays offshore, so it’ll still be fun.

Sunday, 26 July, sees the swell drop to 4ft in the morning, then kick back up to 8ft in the afternoon with a 10-second period and offshore wind. The energy is 1737, which is moderate. It’s a solid day, but not as special as Saturday.

Monday, 27 July, is small – only 3.5ft both morning and afternoon. The wind is cross-offshore, so clean, but not much to get excited about. The energy is weak, under 500.

Tuesday, 28 July, is a write-off. The wind is howling from the NNW at 19 mph, creating a fresh cross-shore chop. The swell is 5ft, but the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday, 29 July, the wind eases. Morning sees 6.5ft SSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is 1596. Clean, but not epic. The afternoon is better with 6ft and a lighter breeze, making for very good conditions.

Thursday, 30 July, is small again. Only 4ft in the morning with glassy offshore conditions, but it’s pretty weak. The afternoon is tiny, just 3.5ft.

Friday, 31 July, the swell is dropping fast. Morning is 2.5ft, afternoon is a waist-high 1.5ft with a 20-second period, but the energy is a paltry 341. Not worth your time.

Now, looking into the first week of August, there’s a pulse on Saturday, 1 August. You’ve got 8ft in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW with a 16-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the south. The energy is huge – 5587 in the morning, 5139 in the afternoon. This is another big, clean, powerful swell, but it’s for experts only again. The period is very long, so this groundswell will be better on a point like this, rather than a beach break. It’s a promising long-range call, but remember, it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Sunday, 2 August, is still solid with 6.5ft in the morning and a light offshore wind, energy at 1973. The afternoon drops to 5ft, still clean.

Monday, 3 August, starts okay with 6ft SW swell and a 18-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, causing a slight chop. By the afternoon, the wind turns onshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and it’s choppy and poor.

From Tuesday, 4 August, through to Friday, 7 August, it’s pretty grim. The swell is small, the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is low. The best of that bunch is Tuesday morning with 4.5ft and a light onshore breeze, but it’s not great. The rest of the week is mostly poor conditions with small,

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