Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Point Roadnight. This is a point break that rarely breaks, so when it lines up, you’ve got to be on it. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first real chance kicks off on Thursday afternoon, 30 July. We’ve got some clouds overhead, a 5ft SSW swell wrapping in with a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s clean, lined-up surf with moderate wave energy (675). It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s rare to fire, this is a solid start.

Friday, 31 July, keeps the momentum. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW – clean and rideable. By the afternoon, it goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, same period, and a slight southerly breeze that’s dead calm. Glossy conditions, nice shape. The combined energy sits around 371–409, still moderate.

Saturday, 1 August, is a mixed bag. The morning offers a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, but it’s cross-shore and small. The afternoon has a bump in size to 5ft, same long period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, putting a few ripples on the face. The combined energy spikes to 2001 (strong), but the quality is only marginal. That long period groundswell might make the point section a bit straight, but it could still offer a few runners.

Sunday, 2 August, and Monday, 3 August, are plagued by moderate to fresh cross-shore winds and cross-chop, with swell around 4ft to 5ft. The energy is moderate to strong (745–1004), but the wind just won’t play nice. Not your best bet.

Now, Tuesday, 4 August, afternoon is a standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with an 11-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW – that’s clean, groomed surf. The combined energy is strong (1287), and for a point that doesn’t break often, this is a real window. The crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The first week ends with a few smaller, clean days on Wednesday, 5 August (2–2ft, 18–19-second period, light offshore), but the energy is weak (393–405). Worth a paddle if you’re keen, but not the highlight.

The second week is a bit of a gamble. From Thursday, 6 August, through Sunday, 9 August, it’s mostly poor with cross-shore and onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and swell around 2ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate at best, but the wind just kills it. There’s a gap of four days with no real recommendations.

Then, Monday, 10 August, afternoon sees a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is strong cross-shore (25 km/h from the N), creating a cross-chop. The energy is very strong (1823), but it’s messy.

The real standout for the whole 16-day window is Tuesday, 11 August, afternoon. Swell hits 13ft from the SW with a 14-second period, combined energy is a massive 7575. That’s exceptional, but only for expert surfers – this is serious, big-wave territory. The wind is light cross-offshore from the WNW, keeping it clean. If you’re advanced and charge, this is your day. For everyone else, stay on the beach.

Wednesday, 12 August, and Thursday, 13 August, offer cleaner, more manageable options. Wednesday has 5–5ft SW swells with a 12-second period, moderate offshore winds, and moderate energy (863–868). Thursday morning has a 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, light offshore, and strong energy (1052) – clean but small. The afternoon builds to 6ft from the SW with a 10-second period, still light offshore, and excellent for experienced surfers (1795 energy).

Friday, 14 August, finishes the run with a 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, light offshore, and moderate energy (929). Clean, but not the standout.

So, the best on offer? Thursday, 30 July afternoon, for a rare, clean 5ft point break. And Tuesday, 11 August afternoon, for the big-wave hunters – that 13ft clean swell is a true standout, but it’s experts only.

Rusty.

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