Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Listen up, crew. Let’s talk about Whacky Point. It’s been a bit up and down, but there’s a proper pulse of energy coming through if you’re willing to wait and pick your moments. This spot is an advanced, inconsistent point and beach setup that needs the right conditions to fire, and it’s exposed to a fair bit of swell. The water’s sitting at 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a huge deal, but you’ll notice it’s comfy.

Right now, and for the first few days, we’re in a bit of a lull. The swell is there, but the wind is ruining it. Sunday the 2nd has a solid 8ft ESE swell at 12 seconds, but that NE wind is cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is strong (1871), but the quality is poor. Monday the 3rd is slightly smaller at 7ft, but the wind is still on it. Tuesday the 4th drops to 5ft and the wind is cross-on again – not worth paddling out.

Then we get a little window on Wednesday the 5th morning. The swell drops to 4ft from the east at 10 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is moderate (390), and it’ll be clean. If you just want to get wet and surf something small and tidy, that’s your chance, but it’s not a standout.

The real fireworks start showing up later. Thursday the 6th afternoon picks up with a 5ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the south, the energy is solid (901), and it’s clean. Friday the 7th is a write-off with strong NE winds, but hang tight.

Saturday the 8th morning turns the corner – fresh offshore wind from the SW, 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, clean conditions. The energy is moderate (413), but it’s a sign of things to come.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 9th. This is the one. The morning has a 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive (8544), and the wind is a moderate offshore from the WSW. The conditions are exceptional for expert surfers. The size (over 8ft) puts this squarely in the expert zone, and with such a long period, it’ll be better on the point and reef sections rather than the beach. It’s going to be powerful, clean, and memorable. Expect crowds to be possible – this is the kind of day that brings people out.

Monday the 10th morning is still pumping with an 12ft south swell at 14 seconds and a gentle offshore, but the swell is still huge. Combined energy is very strong (5465). Good for experienced surfers, but still a big wave day.

The rest of the window drops off. Tuesday the 11th has a 7-8ft SSW swell but the wind is cross-off or cross, and it’s in the marginal zone. By Wednesday the 12th, the wind swings onshore and the swell fades to 5ft. The last week is mostly small and blown out, with the only possible glassy moment on Sunday the 16th morning with a 3ft, 20-second swell – tiny but clean. Energy is weak (579).

So, to sum it up: don’t bother paddling out until Wednesday morning the 5th if you want a tiny glassy session. The real big-game day is Sunday the 9th morning – that’s the one to circle on your calendar. Get there early, bring your step-up board, and be ready for a proper session. After that, it’s a slow fade into small stuff and onshore wind.

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