Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start but a cracking run of clean points coming up for Point, that “reef and point” setup that really loves the SSW pulse. It’s a sheltered spot, so the ocean has to work a little harder to get in there, but when it does, it makes for those long waiting walls. Water’s sitting at 60°, which is a massive 6° colder than what you’d normally expect for the time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a quality 4/3 and booties if you’re heading out. The swell energy is sitting at a solid 1513 (moderate), so there’s some real movement in the water, even if the first session is a bit marginal.

Thursday the 27th is a tease. Morning has clean, clear skies and a light NE offshore at just 3 mph, pushing into a 7 ft SSW swell with a long 12-second period. That groundswell looks beautiful on paper, but the wave comment calls it questionable tide conditions. Afternoon chops it up with a cross-shore, so we’ll let that one pass.

Friday the 28th is where things start to turn. Morning kicks off with a clean, moderate offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, grooming a 4 ft S swell. The energy drops to 426, but the offshore wind is the real winner here – clean faces, easy paddling. Afternoon gets even sweeter with a S 3 mph cross-off breeze cleaning up a 4 ft S swell. Nice, manageable little waves for an intermediate session.

Saturday the 29th has a bit more push but the wind gets fresh. Morning is a cloudy, 22 mph offshore from the WSW with a 3 ft S swell – looks clean but the wind is strong, making it a battle. Afternoon sees a 5 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and still fresh offshore. The energy climbs to 918, which is a nice bump, but it’s still marginal.

Sunday the 30th is the turning point. Morning sees a 8 ft SW swell with a short 9-second period, cross-off wind and 1233 energy. It’s doable but not perfect. Then Sunday afternoon lights up: a 7 ft SW swell with 12 mph offshore wind, clean, with energy at 1174. That’s the first real standout – it’s got that right direction matching the optimum SSW, clean glassy-ish conditions, and it’s not too big for intermediates. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday the 31st continues the run. Morning has a 7 ft SW swell at 12 seconds, gentle offshore from the WSW, energy at 1153 – very good. Afternoon drops to 5 ft WSW swell, still with a moderate offshore. Both sessions are worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 1st of September is another cracker. Morning hits a 8 ft SW swell, 11-second period, 12 mph offshore, with energy at 1449. That’s a solid, powerful wave. Afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8 ft but with a fresh cross-off, marginal tide. Still, the morning is a clear standout.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September is the absolute bomb. Morning sees a 15 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, light offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph, and the energy is roaring at 9054 (strong). That is expert territory – way over 8 ft, so only for those who live and breathe big, clean groundswell. The period is so long it’ll bend perfectly around the reef and point setup, making for those long, hollow bowls. Afternoon stays big at 13 ft with the same incredible period, clean with a gentle offshore. This is the best on offer: huge, clean, and powerful. If you’re an expert, that’s your session.

Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th get messier. Heavy rain and strong SSE winds at 25 mph, blowing cross-off or cross-on, with big 8 ft to 15 ft swells. The energy is massive (3408 to 5337), but the wind is relentless and the setup looks more like a kite-surfing zone than a clean paddle session. Sunday the 6th has a moment of magic early – a 16 ft ESE swell, 11-second period, glassy conditions with a tiny ENE breeze, and energy at a monstrous 10990. That’s for absolute experts only, and only in the early glass before the afternoon cross-on wind ruins it.

After that, it drops off. A few small, clean waves on the 9th and 11th of September with waist-high 3 ft to 6 ft SW swells and light offshores, but nothing to write home about compared to that epic Wednesday.

Overall, the run from Sunday the 30th through Wednesday the 2nd is where it’s at. Wednesday the 2nd is the true beast – just be ready for serious size and a long, lully paddle out.

Rusty

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