Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Point Roadnight over the next couple of weeks. It’s a point break that’s rarely breaking, so when it does line up, you’ve got to be on it. For a spot that’s fairly exposed to the swell, it’s been a bit of a waiting game this time around.
The opening of this forecast period is a real bust. From Wednesday the 19th right through the rest of that week and into the weekend, the wind is just all wrong. We’ve got a fresh breeze coming in from the NNE early on, cross-onshore and lumpy, and that trend of poor conditions sticks around for days. There’s a long stretch here, nearly a week, where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is cross-off but the surf quality just isn’t there yet. There’s a little spike in energy on the Friday afternoon, 486 combined swell energy (moderate), but the swell is only 2ft – it’s a tease.
Then things start to get interesting. On Saturday the 22nd of August, the swell kicks up to 5ft from the SW, and the combined energy jumps to 1193 (strong). That’s our first real standout. The wind goes offshore from the WSW in the afternoon, and it’s clean. That’s a good session for an intermediate surfer, but at 5ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners. Sunday the 23rd looks even better. The swell holds at 5ft, but the energy jumps up to 1575 (very strong). The wind is cross-off, the waves are clean, and the ratings point to excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The period is 16 seconds, which is a long period groundswell. At a point break like Point Roadnight, that’s a good thing – it will wrap in and offer some nice lines, just keep an eye on the sets as they’ll be fat and powerful.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild to report there.
After that Sunday blaze of glory, the week after is a mixed bag. Monday the 24th has some decent options with a moderate offshore wind, swell at 4ft and moderate energy, but it’s not as strong as the weekend. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off with cross-shore wind and a cross-chop. Mid-week is patchy and small again until we get to Friday the 28th of August. That afternoon, the swell pushes up to 7ft from the SSW, energy is massive at 1976 (very strong), but the wind is cross-off and it’s flagged as marginal due to tide or conditions. At 7ft, that’s only for the experts, and the point will be handling a lot of water.
The weekend of the 30th and 31st is frustrating. The swell is there, 5ft to 5ft, strong energy, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. It’s messy power that’s better suited for a kite session than a clean paddle. Then, as we roll into September, there’s a real silver lining. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind goes glassy – completely flat-calm. The swell is 4ft from the SW with moderate energy (613). That’ll be a rare, silky clean morning session. The only issue is it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but the signs are good.
The best bets overall are the afternoon of Saturday the 22nd through to Sunday the 23rd of August. That’s your window. Get out there while the wind is offshore and the swell has some punch. After that, the Tuesday 1st September glassy morning is a promising call but it’s too far out to bank on.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 163 | 163 | 224 | 194 | 943 | 1149 | 1149 | 1140 | 799 | 1001 | 711 | 195 | 507 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:56AM1.86m | 3:44PM1.84m | 4:35AM1.81m | 4:14PM1.76m | 5:14AM1.73m | 4:42PM1.68m | 5:55AM1.63m | 5:11PM1.58m | 6:42AM1.54m | 5:40PM1.49m | 7:42AM1.46m | 6:16PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.52m | 10:09PM0.15m | 10:26AM0.63m | 10:43PM0.21m | 11:00AM0.74m | 11:17PM0.28m | 11:34AM0.85m | 11:53PM0.37m | 12:13PM0.97m | 00:36AM0.46m | 1:06PM1.07m | 1:31AM0.54m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 163 | 163 | 224 | 167 | 943 | 1149 | 1149 | 1140 | 799 | 1001 | 711 | 195 | 507 | 437 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | E 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 18 | S 18 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 4 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 49 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 194 | 6 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 574 | — | 169 | 16 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 7 | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | SW 24 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | S 21 | — | SSW 19 |
5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 60 | 18 | — | 22 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 9 | — | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — |
10 | 31 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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