Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Point Roadnight over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you need to know, this spot is a point break that rarely breaks, so when it does, you gotta be on it. The run starts real slow, with a few days of tiny, messy leftovers that ain’t worth paddlin’ out for. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a write-off – small swell, wonky winds, and the wave energy is just weak (under 550). Nothing to get excited about. Wednesday the 26th ain’t much better, but there’s a glimmer – a morning offshore wind from the WSW with a 3ft swell from the SSW, period a short 10 seconds. It’s clean, but the energy is still low (384). Thursday the 27th is a stinker, with poor conditions and tiny 2ft waves.

Then we hit a dry spell. Friday the 28th shows a bit of a pulse – a 4ft SW swell, but with a long 18-second period. That’s groundswell, so it’ll wrap around the point nicely, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The energy is moderate (802). Saturday the 29th is glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 3ft – not enough to get the heart pumpin’. Sunday the 30th has a jump: afternoon sees a 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy hits 1178 – that’s moderate-strong. But it’s cross-shore wind, so it’s not as clean as it could be. Still, a step in the right direction.

Now, the real standout is Monday the 31st of August. That morning, you’ve got a 4ft SW swell (14-second period) with a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, clean as a whistle. The energy is strong at 1173. Then the afternoon gets even better – 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 1686. That’s proper wave energy, and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer over the whole run. It’s an intermediate spot, but at 5ft, it’s still friendly for a confident beginner. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.

Tuesday the 1st of September holds on – glassy morning with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 815. Clean and inviting. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Wednesday the 2nd is another good one: afternoon sees a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, strong energy at 1478, and clean conditions. That’s a solid session.

After that, things taper off into the second week. Thursday the 3rd has a 3ft SW swell with offshore winds, but it’s small. Friday the 4th is tiny. The next little highlight pops up Saturday the 5th of September: afternoon pushes to 5ft SW swell, 17-second period, energy at 1222, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the NW. It’s clean, but not perfect. Sunday the 6th gets bigger – 6ft to 6ft SW swell – but the wind is cross-shore and choppy, so it’s more for the experienced crew. Monday the 7th stays solid (5ft to 6ft) with offshore winds, but the energy is moderate. Tuesday the 8th of September rounds it out: morning sees a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a gentle offshore from the W – clean, powerful, and a good way to finish the forecast.

Keep in mind, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, the best bet is the afternoon of Monday the 31st of August – clean, strong, and full of potential. The first week is a slow burn, but the second half of the run has some proper moments. If you’re keen, get out there when it’s clean.

Rusty.

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