Surf Forecasts:
Point Roadnight surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Roadnight in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Roadnight over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' at Point Roadnight.
Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a big spike of energy coming through, but a lot of the time the wind is going to be a pain in the arse. The water is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The early part of the week is a write-off. Forget about it. Thursday the 20th of August and Friday the 21st are tiny, with weak 1ft to 3ft south-west swell and not enough energy to get excited about. The combined energy is only 129 to 396, barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for.
Then, hold onto your boardies. Saturday the 22nd of August is the standout. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the south-west. The combined energy is a massive 7167, so there’s a ton of power in the water. The wind is offshore on the afternoon session, blowing from the west-south-west at 12 mph, which will groom it into proper lines. This is big, powerful stuff. At 12ft, this is expert territory only. It’s a long period groundswell too, 14 to 15 seconds, so it’ll have plenty of push and nice long lulls between sets. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s a point break, so it should handle that size fine.
Sunday the 23rd of August drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the south-west, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’ll still be clean. The energy is still decent at 1181 in the morning. It’s not the same beast as Saturday, but a good option if you got worked on Saturday.
After that, it gets frustrating again. From Monday the 24th of August right through to the end of the month, we’ve got a real dry spell. The swell hangs around the 3ft to 5ft mark, but the wind is constantly cross-off, cross, or onshore, and the scores are all poor. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for most of these days. There’s a bump on the 4th of September, with 6ft south-west swell and clean winds, but it’s still only a marginal forecast, and it’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it.
So, to sum it up: the only real gem is Saturday the 22nd of August. If you’re an experienced surfer and you want a big, powerful, clean point break session, that’s your day. The rest of the window is mostly small, choppy, or just plain messy. It’s a long wait for a short, heavy window of fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 163 | 163 | 273 | 194 | 854 | 5771 | 5156 | 1340 | 865 | 1115 | 791 | 476 | 456 | 424 | 754 | 348 | 754 | 238 | 306 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 9:04AM1.42m | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:37PM1.13m | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
50 | 163 | 163 | 273 | 167 | 854 | 1374 | 1325 | 1340 | 865 | 1115 | 791 | 476 | 456 | 424 | 754 | 341 | 754 | 180 | 306 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | NNE 3 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | — | S 15 |
78 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 194 | 112 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 448 | — | 1 | 15 | 51 | 302 | 348 | — | 238 | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 13 | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | NW 2 | WSW 7 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 1 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 5771 | 5156 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
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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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