Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s lining up at Surfers Point. This is a proper reef setup for the advanced crew, and it’s about as consistent as they come, so don’t be too put off by the rough start. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it.

The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are getting smashed by a big, powerful SW swell – we’re talking 13ft to 16ft with a combined energy reading over 10,000 (moderate to strong energy) – but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, blowing 15 to 22 mph. It’s lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. Not worth paddling out. Saturday the 5th is more of the same, with fresh onshore winds ruining the 13ft swell.

Now, Sunday the 6th is where things start to turn. The swell drops slightly to 10ft to 13ft from the WSW, but the wind swings around to a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 15 to 18 mph. That’s a major positive – the surface will be clean. The afternoon session on Sunday is even better: a long period groundswell of 17 seconds is coming in, with combined energy of 9,132. That long period will mean proper power, good shape, and longer lulls between sets, which makes the paddle out easier at a spot like this.

Monday the 7th keeps the good vibes going with a 13ft SW swell and a long 16-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-shore in the morning, so there’ll be a slight texture, but it’s still rideable. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a moderate cross-offshore breeze.

But the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning conditions are exceptional for experts: a solid 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore winds from the SE at only 6 mph, and the combined energy is a massive 8,803. That’s a strong, powerful swell hitting a reef perfectly. The afternoon is even bigger, with the swell period stretching to 18 seconds and the energy jumping to 10,815, though the wind picks up a bit to 12 mph. This is the peak of the window – big, clean, and grinding. It’s only for experienced surfers; at 13ft and over, this is not a beginner wave.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell easing back to 10ft to 12ft, with clean conditions in the morning from the NE, but the afternoon brings onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

After that, the size drops off. Thursday the 10th through to the end of the second week is seeing smaller swell, around 7ft to 8ft, with mostly messy or light winds. Nothing to get too excited about. There’s a brief spike on the 12th of September with another 16ft swell, but it comes with rain and onshore wind, so it’s a pass.

Overall, the best windows are Sunday the 6th through to Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday the 8th is the one – it’s got the size, the period, the clean offshore wind, and the power. It’s a true standout. Expect crowds to be likely, as it’s a well-known spot and it’s going to be firing.

Rusty.

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