Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Point, but the winds are going to be a bit of a battle for most of it. This is a sheltered reef-and-point set-up that loves a good SSW direction, and when the conditions line up, it’s a beauty. The water’s sitting at 62° which is a good two and a half degrees colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent steamer.

The first few days are a write-off for clean surf. Thursday the 3rd has a 8ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and moderate wave energy (1996) but the wind is cross and there’s light rain—just not worth paddling out. Friday the 4th picks up to 10ft from the SE with a short 9-second period and fresh cross-onshore wind; that’s lumpy and messy. Saturday the 5th drops to 5ft SSW but the wind stays cross-onshore. Sunday the 6th sees a big 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long 21-second period and strong wave energy (2632), but the cross-onshore wind is a solid 35 km/h and it’s lumpy. Monday the 7th has cleaner offshore wind in the morning with a 7ft SSW swell and a nice 14-second period (1806 energy), but the conditions are still only marginal.

The first real standout comes Tuesday morning the 8th. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a solid 13-second period, moderate energy (743), and glassy conditions. That’s clean, lined-up surf for the intermediate crew. It’s not huge, but it’s the first proper window of quality.

After that, we go through a few more average days. Wednesday the 9th afternoon cleans up with a moderate offshore wind and a 4ft SW swell—surfable but small. Thursday the 10th is similar but with stronger wind. The next few days are a mix of poor conditions and marginal windows.

Now, the real magic is shaping up for Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th. Wednesday the 16th morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and very good conditions. By the afternoon it goes glassy with a 7ft SW swell—that’s the pick of the whole run. Thursday the 17th keeps the offshore wind going with a 8ft to 8ft SW swell, good energy (1767 to 4029), and clean faces. That’s expert-level size, but the quality is there.

After that, Friday the 18th blows up to a massive 18ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and extreme energy (26305), but the cross-wind and rain will make it a washing machine. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than anything else.

So, for the standout: Tuesday morning the 8th for the glassy, clean 5ft SW waves, and Wednesday the 16th afternoon for the bigger, glassy 7ft SW swell. That second one is the true highlight of the forecast.

Rusty.

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