Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The ocean’s been cranking, no doubt, but it’s been a bit of a wild ride for a while. We’ve got a serious stretch of swell coming through, but the wind’s going to be the deciding factor on where you’ll want to be.

The first real shot of quality looks like it’ll show up around Tuesday the 11th. The swell is still big—around 20ft from the southwest—and the energy in the water is enormous, with a combined energy reading of 17353. It's an expert-only day, no doubt. That southwest groundswell with a 16-second period is packing a serious punch, but the wind is going to be the issue. It’s cross-onshore and lumpy, making it a real battle. Wednesday the 12th drops a bit, down to 13ft, but the wind is still not your friend. It’s more of a wait-and-see day.

The first real standout for me is Thursday morning the 13th. The swell settles to a solid 13ft, but the wind goes light and the period is a long 16 seconds. The water's still got a heap of energy in it, coming in at 8589. It’s going to be a big, clean day, and that’s the kind of power that makes you feel alive. Thursday afternoon is similar, with the swell pushing 15ft and that long period, so there’s a window there.

Now, if you’re looking for the pick of the whole run, I’d circle Tuesday morning the 18th. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a solid 12ft from the southwest, and the energy is still strong at 8688. That’s going to be a proper, clean session at Surfers Point (Ventura). The break is an exposed reef, and with that long-period groundswell, it’s going to be grinding with some serious shape. It’s an advanced wave, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, that’s the day. The water is also running much warmer than average for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

The rest of that second week has some clean windows, like Saturday morning the 22nd. Swell is up again at 15ft from the WSW, with a 17-second period and light cross-off winds. The energy is strong at 11587, so it’ll be another big one, but it’s looking cleaner than the days before it. Just be mindful that the size is getting up there. Anything over 8ft is for experts only, and this is well over that mark.

There are a few days where the wind just ruins it, especially the 17th and 20th, with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth the paddle out unless you’re a glutton for punishment. The stretch from the 24th into the 25th also looks pretty rough with the wind, so I’d be taking those days off.

The crowds are something to think about too. Surfers Point is a popular spot, and when it’s on, it can get busy, so you might want to get out early for the good ones.

So, to wrap it up: the standout window is Tuesday morning the 18th—glassy, powerful, and clean. The next best is probably Thursday the 13th, and then Saturday the 22nd. It’s a proper run of swell, so pick your moments and be smart about it.

Rusty.

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