Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Whacky Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The first week is pretty ordinary, with only a few windows of clean surf, but the second week – starting around the 21st of August – has some real potential for size. The standout period looks to be Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, though the winds will be a major factor.

The Week Ahead (14th – 20th August)

To be honest, the first few days are a tough grind. Friday the 14th is a write-off with a messy onshore wind and a weak, short-period swell – not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 15th is the only real glimmer in the first week. The Saturday afternoon session is the pick, with a glassy 3ft easterly swell and light winds. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are a no-go, with onshore winds and tiny surf. Tuesday the 18th stays clean but small, and Wednesday the 19th shows a bit more promise. Wednesday morning delivers a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with moderate energy, and light offshore winds, so it’s a solid morning session. The afternoon turns a bit more marginal, though.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a bust, with onshore winds and poor conditions through Thursday the 20th.

The Big Swell Window (21st – 23rd August)

Now we’re talking. The surf really starts to build from Friday the 21st. The Friday morning session sees a 4ft SSW swell with a very long period of 15 seconds and strong energy, and the wind is a clean offshore. Friday afternoon is even better, with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. This is a good quality option.

The real standout, however, is Saturday the 22nd. The morning brings a solid 6ft SSW swell, strong energy, and a fresh offshore wind. It’s going to be clean and powerful. This is prime for advanced surfers. The afternoon, though, blows up to 10ft on the face, but the wind turns cross-off and strong. That’s a lot of power, but it’s still manageable for experienced crew.

Then Sunday the 23rd. The morning coffee is a 10ft SSW swell with a massive 19-second period and an enormous combined energy. That’s a serious, long-period groundswell. The problem is the onshore wind. That’s a big, powerful, messy swell. For a beach-and-point setup like Whacky Point, that long period will likely make the waves break a bit too straight and close out. It’s more of a look-at-it-from-the-cliff kinda day. The afternoon stays big and onshore, so it’s not good for paddle surfing.

The Tail End (24th – 29th August)

Monday the 24th is still oversized at 7ft, but it’s all onshore and messy. Tuesday the 25th is the best of the second half. The morning has a clean 5ft SSW swell with light winds and good energy. The afternoon is a dream, with a 4ft SSW swell and a gentle offshore wind. That’s clean, fun, and manageable.

After that, the surf drops off and the winds get messy again through the end of the month. The last few days of August are small and choppy, so not much to get excited about.

Final Call

If you’re looking for the best, lock in Saturday the 22nd morning for the big, clean offshore swell, or Tuesday the 25th for a more relaxed, clean session. That Sunday the 23rd is a beast, but you’ll be fighting the wind. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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