Point Roadnight Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what’s actually on the cards for Point Roadnight over the next couple of weeks.

The first real window of surf kicks off Wednesday morning, August 12. There’s a solid SW groundswell running at about 5.2ft with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 1225, which is moderate but building. Water temp is 56.5°F, which is 0.9°F above the long-term average—pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a moderate offshore from the WSW, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a point break, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll want to be patient between sets. And keep in mind, it rarely breaks, so when it’s on, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are only a “sometimes” thing here, so you might get some space. This morning is a genuine standout for the week. Surf size is 5.2ft, pushing up from the SW.

That afternoon, the wind swings WNW to a cross-off at 12 mph, and the swell bumps to 5.6ft with 1501 energy. Still clean, but the tide might be a bit iffy. Not the same magic as the morning.

Thursday, August 13, sees the swell jump to 7.2ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is strong at 2444 in the morning and 2426 in the afternoon. Wind is cross-off from the W, 12 mph in the morning, easing to 9 mph later. It’s clean, but the call is “marginal” both times. At 7.2ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s more suited to experienced surfers. Beginners should probably give it a miss. Not a top pick, but there will be waves.

Friday, August 14, is the other real standout. Morning brings 6.9ft of SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 2148, and a gentle offshore from the W at 9 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the best of the first week. The offshore wind will keep it glassy and clean. It’s a point, so that long-period groundswell should wrap nicely. At 6.9ft, it’s still on the bigger side, so heads up for the more experienced crew. The afternoon drops a touch to 6.2ft, but the wind goes cross-off from the SW, and it’s back to “marginal.” Stick to the morning.

Saturday, August 15, the swell backs off to 5.6ft in the morning, but the wind is light and cross from the SE at 3 mph, and it looks a bit messy. The afternoon improves—wind goes cross-off from the S at 9 mph, swell 5.2ft, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” Energy drops to 1103, so it’s losing a bit of punch, but it’s still rideable.

Sunday, August 16, is a step down. Swell drops to 4.3ft, and the wind is onshore from the E in the morning. It’s pretty average, and by the afternoon it’s down to 3.9ft with a light cross-shore. Not worth getting excited about.

Monday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 19, is a flat spell. Swell drops to under 3ft, with poor winds and choppy conditions. The energy readings are in the low hundreds, which is weak. This is a stretch where you’re better off doing something else. There’s a gap of about three days here with nothing worth paddling out for.

Thursday, August 20, to Saturday, August 22, things stay small. We’re talking 1.6ft to 2.6ft. There’s a slight bump on the Saturday afternoon with 2.6ft from the WSW and a 17-second period, energy at 744, but it’s still marginal. Not really surfable for any fun.

Now, looking further out—and this is a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt—Sunday, August 23, is a write-off. Strong winds, mostly small swell. But Monday, August 24, is the one that catches the eye. There’s a new pulse of swell coming in. The morning is 6.2ft from the WSW with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore from the ESE, so it’s going to be messy. The afternoon, though, sees the swell jump to 8.2ft from the WSW with an 11-second period and energy at 2268. That’s a big, strong swell, but the wind is still cross-onshore. This is only for experts, and honestly, the conditions look like they’ll be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a beach and reef setup, and with that much swell and poor wind, it’s going to be wild.

After that, Tuesday, August 25, keeps some size—6.2ft to 6.9ft—but the wind is on

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