Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's get stuck into this forecast. We've got a wild ride ahead, but the good stuff is few and far between, so listen up.

We're looking at a solid early window of serious swell, but you're gonna have to work for it, or be an expert. First up, the water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus.

The standout session, and I mean the real gem, is Friday morning, the 21st of August at Surfers Point. The wind is going glassy, absolutely clean, no ripples. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 5427. This is a heavy, powerful wave for experts only. The swell direction matches the optimum for this exposed reef, so it's gonna be lined up. It's a very consistent spot, so you'll get waves, but expect crowds, it's always a popular spot. If you're not an expert, this one is too big for you.

Thursday the 20th is a write-off with a cross-onshore wind and a big, messy 13 ft swell. The energy is a heavy 7197, but it's just a choppy mess.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd drop off in size but the wind stays cross to cross-on, making it marginal. The energy is still moderate, but it's not clean.

Then we hit a long, grim stretch. From Monday the 25th of August right through to the afternoon of Saturday the 30th, it's a total write-off. Strong winds, rain, and a real mix of messy conditions. The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. It's a big gap with nothing to recommend.

Things start to look up again on Sunday the 30th afternoon. The wind is easing off, becoming a gentle cross-shore, and the swell is a chunky 10 ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. The energy is a strong 5547. It's still marginal because of a bit of cross-chop, but it's a step in the right direction.

The real kicker, and the one to keep an eye on, is Monday the 31st of August. We've got a clean, clear sky, with a light cross-shore wind from the north. The swell is massive: 18 ft from the WSW in the afternoon, with a 12-second period and a massive 9110 combined energy. That's for expert surfers only. It's a powerful, heavy swell, but the cross-shore wind will keep it from being a total mess. It's a promising but less certain long-range call.

After that, September kicks off with more messy, windy conditions and rain, so that Monday is the last real highlight for a while.

So, to wrap it up: if you're a charger, Friday morning the 21st of August is the absolute pick. Glassy conditions and a big, powerful SW swell. Then, keep an eye on Monday the 31st of August for another massive, but wind-affected, session. The rest is a lot of waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

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