Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Whacky Point and what it’s got cookin’ over the next couple weeks. This is an advanced-level spot—a point and beach break that’s inconsistent, so when it fires, it’s worth the wait. But we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing before the good stuff shows up.

Water temp is 21°, right where it should be for this time of year.

There’s a big gap at the start. The first surf worth mentioning isn’t until Sunday, August 30th, and it’s not much. Sunday afternoon brings a 5ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 199—real weak. The wind is cross-off and light, so it’ll be clean, but it’s just ordinary. Not worth your time.

Then we’re back to flat and tiny. Monday the 31st and Tuesday September 1st have wave heights below 4ft, with combined energy as low as 19. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is only 1.0ft from the SSW with a 15-second period—clean but way too small.

Now here’s where it gets good. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, a 8ft SSW swell with a 14-second period arrives, combined energy at 2285—that’s strong. The wind is cross-off and light, making for clean conditions. This is proper groundswell, long period, so expect well-shaped waves with power. At over 5ft, it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a ripper. Crowds are possible here.

Thursday morning, September 3rd, has an 8ft SSE swell but only a 7-second period, combined energy of 728. Wind is cross-off and light, clean, and it’s forecast to be “very good surf conditions.” Could be a fun one if the tide cooperates.

And Saturday morning, September 5th, is the standout. A solid 10ft SE swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 4570—that’s very strong. The wind is offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph, glassy clean. This is powerful groundswell with perfect wind. At nearly 10ft, this is for experts only. The optimum direction here is S, and while it’s SE, it’s close enough with that much energy and ideal wind to make it the best session of the window.

Sunday, September 6th, is also solid. Morning brings a 7ft E swell with a 10-second period, combined energy of 1771, and light cross-off wind. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays clean. Forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” both sessions. A great follow-up day.

After that, it turns ugly. Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th have strong onshore winds and messy conditions, with swells over 8ft but blown out. Thursday the 10th has clean little leftovers, nothing worth chasing.

So the pick of the pack is Saturday morning, September 5th, at Whacky Point. Big groundswell, offshore wind, and clean. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is a close second. If you’re experienced and want the best waves in the window, those are your mornings. Everything else is flat, windy, or too small.

Rusty.

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