Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks at Whacky Point. This spot is a beach and point setup, and it’s for the advanced crew only – it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. The best window is definitely the first weekend, but there are some long gaps of flat, poor conditions to sit through after that.

The real standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. We’re looking at a clean 1.5m SSW swell, with a solid 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell, giving you some real grunt. The wind is glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is pumping in at 1246 (moderate wave energy). This is the pick of the fortnight. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

Friday the 24th isn’t too shabby either, but it’s a different beast. Friday morning sees a bigger 3.0m SSW swell, but with a 25 km/h SW wind blowing offshore, it’ll be clean but powerful. The period is 12 seconds, and the energy is massive at 3970 (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. Friday afternoon the swell drops to 2.5m, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and the wind lightens up to a cross-off 10 km/h. The energy is still very strong at 3516. This is for the experienced only – 2.5m is getting into expert territory.

Monday morning the 27th has a fresh 35 km/h offshore wind and a 1.6m SW swell, but it’s a bit of a gamble with the conditions. After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Sunday the 26th through to the end of the first week, conditions go south with onshore winds and poor surf. There’s a gap of several days where the recommendations are non-existent or very marginal.

The second week looks more promising if you’re patient. Tuesday morning, August 4th, has a clean 1.7m ESE swell with a moderate offshore wind from the SW. The period is 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 842. It’s a solid, clean option, but not the same quality as that first Saturday. The rest of the week is mostly onshore or cross-on, with inconsistent, small swells around 1.0m to 1.5m. Nothing to get too excited about.

The last day in the window, Saturday morning, August 8th, has a tiny 0.9m S swell with a 5 km/h cross-shore wind. The period is 11 seconds, and the energy is weak at 392. It’s a long shot, but if you’re desperate and the tide lines up, it might be a fun little session.

So, bottom line: the best surf is on Saturday morning, July 25th – glassy, clean, and a solid 1.5m. The Friday before is also good for the brave souls. After that, it’s a waiting game until early August. Keep an eye on the wind, and don’t expect constant waves.

Rusty.

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