Surf Forecasts:
Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,828 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point this week:
The surf forecast for Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, then a solid run of swell coming through. The first real recommendation shows up on Thursday morning, 23 July, but it’s not the standout. The real magic kicks off Friday morning, 24 July, and that’s where we’ll focus.
The Setup
We’re looking at Point – a reef and point break that’s consistent and works best with a SSW swell direction. It’s sheltered, so it handles swell well. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2.5° below average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
Thursday, 23 July – Morning
A 6.9 ft SW swell with an 11-second period rolls in. The combined energy is moderate (1325). Wind is light from the W at 6 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean. Expect very good surf conditions, but the swell’s not huge – solid enough for intermediates, but not a standout.
The Standout – Friday, 24 July – Morning
This is the one. Friday morning, 24 July, we’ve got a 13.1 ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell pumping. The combined energy is strong (8551). Wind is glassy from the WNW at 3 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That long period means the waves will have serious shape and power, perfect for a point break like this. For beginners, it’s too big at over 8.2 ft – this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Saturday, 25 July – Morning
Another cracker. A 7.9 ft SW swell, 13-second period, combined energy moderate (2255). Glassy conditions – calm, no wind. Excellent surf for experienced surfers. Clean, strong, and consistent. This is a solid backup to Friday morning.
Sunday, 26 July – Morning
Dropping off a bit. A 6.9 ft SW swell, 12-second period, combined energy moderate (1699). Wind is cross-on from the N at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. Marginal.
Monday, 27 July – Morning
Similar story. 6.2 ft SW swell, 12-second period, combined energy moderate (1262). Cross-off wind from the WSW at 9 mph keeps it clean, but the size is dropping. Still surfable, but not a highlight.
Tuesday, 28 July – Morning & Afternoon
Poor. 9.8 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy strong (4519). But the wind is onshore from the E at 12 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth it.
Wednesday, 29 July – Morning
Onshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph, 7.9 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy strong (3544). Poor conditions. Skip it.
Thursday, 30 July – Afternoon
A bit of a reset. 4.6 ft SW swell, 13-second period, combined energy weak (668). Offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. Clean, good surf conditions. Small but fun.
Friday, 31 July – Morning
4.6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, combined energy weak (839). Glassy, calm. Good surf conditions. Nice for a longboard or a fish.
Saturday, 1 August – Morning
3.6 ft SW swell, 13-second period, combined energy weak (400). Glassy. Good surf conditions. Tiny but clean.
Sunday, 2 August – Morning
3.3 ft SW swell, 12-second period, combined energy weak (329). Glassy, but very ordinary. Not much energy.
Monday, 3 August – Morning
Poor. Strong cross-off wind from the WSW at 25 mph, 5.2 ft WSW swell, 11-second period, combined energy weak (597). Messy.
Tuesday, 4 August – Afternoon
Now this is interesting. 7.2 ft SW swell, 12-second period, combined energy moderate (1366). Glassy. Expect very good surf conditions. This one’s a late-week surprise.
Wednesday, 5 August – Morning
4.6 ft SW swell, 12-second period, combined energy weak (528). Glassy. Good surf conditions. Small but clean.
Thursday, 6 August – Morning & Afternoon
Another standout. 8.2 ft SW swell, 14-second period, combined energy strong (2815). Clean cross-off wind from the WNW at 3 mph. Excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a solid swell with good period – a proper day.
Friday, 7 August – Morning
7.5 ft SW swell, 14-second period, combined energy moderate (2080). Offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. Excellent surf for experienced surfers. Clean and powerful.
Final Word
The best of the whole window is Friday morning, 24 July – that 13.1 ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions is a true standout. The second best is Saturday morning, 25 July, and then Thursday, 6 August also delivers. For the rest, it’s a mix of small clean days and messy onshore sl
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1167 | 3087 | 2929 | 8502 | 5416 | 3326 | 2063 | 2381 | 1890 | 1292 | 997 | 1107 | 1048 | 1321 | 6466 | 3543 | 4153 | 2727 | 2445 | 2379 | 1590 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:51AM0.98m | 11:31PM1.11m | 12:39PM1.02m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.69m | 6:18AM0.63m | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | ESE 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1167 | 91 | 2929 | 8502 | 5416 | 3326 | 2063 | 2381 | 1890 | 1292 | 997 | 1107 | 1048 | 1321 | 6466 | 3543 | 4153 | 2727 | 2445 | 2379 | 1590 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 9 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 121 | 6 | 1591 | 49 | 58 | 138 | 192 | 167 | 79 | 357 | 77 | 72 | 68 | 870 | — | — | — | — | 255 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 5 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 16 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 11 | 77 | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 28 | 353 | 33 | 214 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | ENE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 3087 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 50 | — | — | 33 | — | 15 | 976 | 824 | 975 | 844 | 803 | 808 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 260 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 183 | 180 | 172 | 30 | 142 | 30 | 0 |
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