Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some serious grunt coming our way, especially if you’ve got the skill to handle it.

Alright, Surfers Point is the only game in town for this whole 16-day stretch. It’s an advanced reef break, very consistent, and exposed to the WSW swell. There’s no surf on offer right at the start, so we’re kicking off on Tuesday the 11th of August, but honestly, that day is a write-off – we’ve got an 18-foot SW swell with a 16-second period, that’s a massive, very long period groundswell, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 15 mph cross-onshore wind. The water temp is 68°, which is 4° warmer than usual, so it’s noticeably muggy. The combined energy is huge at 14004, but the surf quality is poor. This is big and ugly. For most of us, this is a full pass, and with those conditions, it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing.

The first real window opens up on Wednesday morning the 12th. We’ve got a 13-foot SW swell with a 15-second period – still a powerful groundswell – and a much nicer 9 mph offshore wind. That’s the key. There’s a bit of a question mark with the tide, but the wind is clean so it could be really special. The energy is massive at 7399. This is an expert-only zone, especially with that size.

Thursday the 13th is the standout of the first week. You’re looking at 13 feet of SW swell, a long 16-17 second period, with only a light 6 mph cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is still massive (8696-10091) and the conditions are clean with just small wind ripples. This is where you want to be if you can handle that kind of power. It’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 14th morning is the pick for the more experienced surfer. The swell drops a touch to 12 feet from the SW, 16-second period, but we get a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the north. The forecast says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers”, and I’d have to agree – clean conditions with 6461 of energy. The afternoon sees a shift to light onshore wind, so get it early.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell dropping to 8-12 feet, with a good north wind most of the time keeping it clean on Sunday. The energy is still moderate to strong. It’s not the peak of the swell, but it’ll be a lot more manageable and still fun.

Then we hit a bad stretch. Monday the 17th through Tuesday the 18th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain, creating choppy, poor surf. The swell is still 12-13 feet, but the quality is zero.

Wednesday the 19th afternoon shows a bit of promise. We get a 15-foot WSW swell, 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore and light. The energy is very strong at 8821, and the score is high, so if the tide plays ball, that afternoon could be a sneaky, powerful session.

From there, the second week (from the 20th of August onward) is much more of a gamble. There are windows, like early on the 22nd with an 12-foot SW, 17-second groundswell and light offshore winds, which is a promising long-range look. But a lot of the days are marred by strong onshore winds and rain. It’s a case of watching the wind obsessively. The swell doesn’t really run out, but the wind often ruins it.

Overall, if you are an expert, Thursday the 13th is your day. If you want clean 10-13 foot waves with a reliable offshore, aim for Friday morning the 14th or the Sunday the 16th. The rest of it is either too big and messy, or too windy to be good. Keep an eye on the 19th afternoon and the 22nd morning, but remember, those are long-range and less certain.

Rusty.

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