Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for Point Roadnight is a long, slow burn with a couple of moments that could be worth the wait. The first few days are pretty quiet, so don’t rush out just yet. The real action, if you’ve got the skills, is a full week away.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about. The first surfable suggestion comes in on Saturday afternoon, the 18th. It’s glassy with a light ESE breeze, but the swell is only 3ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is weak (250), so it’s more of a longboard paddle than a proper session. Still, it’s clean.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd, the conditions are poor or just ordinary. Cross-shore winds, small swell, and nothing to get excited about. You’re better off staying home.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd afternoon shows a flicker. The wind turns offshore from the WSW, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, but it’s short period at 10 seconds and the combined energy is moderate (553). The wind is a moderate 16 mph, so it’s clean but a bit onshore-challenged. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s a go.

The standout – and I mean the real standout – is Thursday the 23rd. This is for experts only. Thursday morning sees a solid 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is massive (8377). The wind is fresh offshore from the SW at 19 mph, so it’s clean but powerful. Thursday afternoon drops to 10ft from the SW, still clean with a 16 mph offshore. This is big, powerful groundswell – it’s gonna be heavy and only for the experienced. The break is a point, so the long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s rarely breaking, so you’ll need to pick your moment. Crowds are possible here.

After that, things settle down. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th offer clean, 5ft to 6ft SSW swell with cross-offshore winds, but the energy is moderate (1174 to 975). Good quality for a solid surfer, but not a standout.

Sunday the 26th drops off, and from Monday the 27th through to the end of the forecast, it’s a mix of poor conditions, strong cross-shore winds, and lumpy surf. The swell tries to lift again on Tuesday the 28th with 7ft to 8ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it messy. Not worth the drive.

The final few days of July and into August are a write-off – onshore winds, rain, and small swell. The 2nd of August has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not clean.

Best bet: Thursday the 23rd, with the big SW groundswell and offshore winds. It’s a rare, powerful day for experienced surfers only. The Saturday the 25th is a solid second option for a cleaner, more manageable wave.

Rusty.

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