The Point (Gonubie Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for The Point in Gonubie Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, this stretch is looking pretty average. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t expect a warm one.

The first week is a mixed bag of messy winds and choppy conditions. Saturday the 22nd kicks off with a strong SW cross-breeze and a weak 2ft S swell, but it’s just poor out there. That afternoon jumps up to 8ft but with a strong 28 mph cross-wind making it a total mess. Sunday the 23rd morning isn't much better – 7ft from the SSW but still cross-shore and lumpy. The whole first few days are a write-off for quality surfing.

Tuesday the 25th morning starts to show a little promise. You've got 5ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds, so the energy is there (combined energy of 1021) and the wind is a gentle cross-shore. The surf is still only marginal, but there’s potential for a few clean ones if you pick your tide. That afternoon drops to 4ft but with a very long 17-second period, which is better suited to this point break than a beach.

Wednesday the 26th sees a big jump in energy, with 8ft to 8ft S swell and periods of 17 seconds, giving a combined energy of over 4000. But the wind swings ESE to ENE, bringing a cross-on chop that ruins the surface. For experienced surfers only if you're desperate for size, but it's not pretty.

Thursday the 27th is blown out by strong NE winds, and Friday the 28th is only marginal with smaller 4ft to 4ft S swells and light cross-winds. Nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a gap. From Saturday the 29th right through to Monday the 1st of September, the surf is either poor or marginal at best. The Point goes quiet for a few days with small swells and messy wind.

Now, here's the real standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning: The wind goes offshore from the NW, a gentle breeze, and the wave face cleans right up. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW with a decent 11-second period, but that offshore wind makes it rideable and fun. It’s a rare gem in this forecast, and the best session on offer.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning is even more glassy – zero wind, completely calm. The swell is smaller at 3ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, but if you want a super clean, cruisy morning on a longboard, that’s your window.

The second week gets a bit bigger but also messier. Friday the 4th of September morning sees a 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and combined energy of 3037, but with light onshore rain. It's marginal. That afternoon and into the weekend, the swell stays in the 8ft to 8ft range, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore, making it a kite-surfing show rather than a paddle session. It’s big, raw, and only for experts if they’re keen on a battle.

So, bottom line: The first week is mostly a write-off. The best bet is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for clean, offshore conditions. Thursday the 3rd is glassy but smaller. The second week has size but not the quality. Keep an eye on the wind and pick your moments.

Rusty.

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