Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Alright, the next two weeks are looking like a real mixed bag for us here at Surfers Point. We’ve got a massive pulse of groundswell rolling in, but the wind is gonna be a huge problem for most of the run. Let’s break it down.

The first surf we’re looking at is Wednesday morning, 5 August. The swell is a solid 16 ft from the SW, coming in with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 11376. The wind is a light 9 mph from the W, which is onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit blown out and messy. The water is a balmy 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a shame, because the size is there but the conditions are marginal.

Wednesday afternoon sees the wind shift to the NW at 6 mph, still cross-onshore, and the swell settles to 16 ft from the WSW. The energy is even higher at 11797, but that light cross-onshore wind is just gonna put a little crinkle on the face.

Then we get a real dog of a stretch. From Thursday, 6 August through to Sunday, 9 August, the wind is howling. We’re looking at 19-25 mph onshore and cross-onshore breezes, with the swell staying massive between 13 ft and 25 ft. The energy peaks at 28636 on Saturday afternoon. The conditions are listed as poor and lumpy, and honestly, for a reef break like this, it’s gonna be a washing machine. This is not a time to be in the water.

Saturday, 8 August is a special mention. The swell is predicted to be 23 ft to 25 ft from the SW with a period of 15-17 seconds. That is a massive amount of water moving (energy at 20552 and 28636). The forecast says the swell is too big for this break. This is big-wave territory, and only for experts with a death wish. The wind is 22-25 mph from the SW, making it a messy, dangerous situation.

Monday, 10 August and Tuesday, 11 August are more of the same. The swell is still giant (20 ft to 26 ft), energy is off the charts (31174 on Monday afternoon), but the wind is still a strong cross-onshore mess. The call is that the swell is too big for the break. It’s frustrating.

We finally get a break in the wind on Wednesday, 12 August. The morning has a light 6 mph NW wind, cross-onshore, with a 15 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate at 9607. The conditions are still marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction. The afternoon improves with a 6 mph WSW onshore wind, but the swell is the same. It’s clean enough for a paddle, but not the best.

Thursday, 13 August is promising. The morning has a glassy 3 mph NW wind, cross-onshore, with a 15 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds. The energy is 12533. That's a very long period, and for a point break like Surfers Point, it’s going to wrap in beautifully. The morning is the standout of the first week. The afternoon stays clean with a light 6 mph WSW cross-onshore breeze.

From Friday, 14 August through Sunday, 16 August, the swell is dropping slowly (10 ft to 13 ft), but the wind is light and variable. The conditions are still marginal, but it’s a good chance for a surf if you’re keen. The energy is dropping from 7954 to 3000, so it’s weakening.

Monday, 17 August is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, 18 August. The wind is a light 3 mph from the NNE, which is cross-offshore, and the swell is 12 ft from the WSW with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is moderate at 6494. The conditions are listed as “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers”. This is the best on offer in the entire forecast. The water is clean, the swell is solid, and the wind is perfect. It’s a Tuesday, so crowds are sometimes a factor, but with this quality, expect a few heads out. The ride will be long and lined up.

The rest of the second week, from Wednesday, 19 August to Thursday, 20 August, is a write-off. The wind is howling again at 25-31 mph, with rain and storms. The swell is 12 ft to 13 ft, but it’s blown out. Don’t bother.

So, the standout is Tuesday morning, 18 August. That’s your window. The swell is 12 ft from the WSW, period 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s going to be perfect. The other decent window is Thursday, 13 August morning, but it’s not as clean. The rest of the run is either too big, too windy, or both.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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