Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. We got one spot in the crosshairs, Whacky Point, and it’s gonna be a waiting game. The start of this run is a complete dead zone. We're talking flat, choppy, and blown out to the point where you should just stay home. That dry spell runs from the start all the way to the end of the month. It's gonna feel like an eternity. The first flicker of life doesn't show up until the morning of Tuesday, the 2nd. It ain't perfect, but it's something to get the blood moving.

That Tuesday morning, the ocean starts stirring. We've got a combo swell bumping 5ft from the SSW, with moderate energy in the water (840). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it won't be glass, but it's workable. This is the start of the building phase. The swell keeps pushing through Wednesday, jumping to 6ft, but the onshore wind kills it. That afternoon is a total loss.

Then we get to the first real standout. Thursday the 3rd is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning sees 8ft of SSW swell with light cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong (474). It's going to be clean and powerful. This is the best of the first week. This is as big as it gets for a while, and it's over 5ft, so it's pushing beginner territory, but for the advanced crew, this is going to be firing. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft, but the wind picks up and it gets a bit more challenging. Still, Thursday morning is the call. The energy doesn't let up, but the wind turns against us again. The rest of the week and into the weekend is a mess of onshores and building wind. By Saturday the 6th, the swell is still solid at 7ft, but the onshore wind is howling, making it a complete disaster. That ain't surfing; that's a washing machine.

There's a bit of a reset after that. Sunday the 7th brings a drop in size, down to 4ft, but the wind goes offshore and the surf is clean again. It's a fun, smaller day, but nothing epic. Then it fades into almost nothing. The second week is pretty grim, size-wise. From the 8th through the 12th, we're looking at knee-to-waist high dribble. A few pulses of groundswell, but nothing with any push. The energy swings wildly, but the waves just aren't there.

The final highlight of the window shows up on the 13th of September, more than a week out. That Sunday looks promising, with a solid 6ft of SSW groundswell, long-period and strong energy (1044). Winds are cross-off and clean, which could make for a really solid day. But it's a long way out, so take that with a grain of salt. Forecasts change, but if it holds, that could be the best day of the whole stretch. Whacky Point is an inconsistent spot, and it's showing that here. It's a reef and beach setup, and it's best on a south swell, which we're getting. The crowds are possible, but with the up and down quality, it might be less packed than usual. It's a spot for the advanced surfer, especially when it gets over 6ft. For the beginners, give it a miss on the bigger days.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a test of faith, with one killer morning on the 3rd. The second week is mostly a bust until a potential gem on the 13th. If you're keen, you'll be rewarded, but you've got to be patient.

Rusty out.

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