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.

First thing you need to know: there’s a fair bit of waiting involved. The first decent-looking surf doesn’t show up until the *Monday morning of the 14th of September*, and even that one is a bit of a struggle. Before that, the whole first week-plus is basically a write-off. From the 4th right through to the 13th, we’ve got a run of poor conditions with onshore winds, weird swell directions, and a lot of chop. Not worth paddling out for.

Alright, so the first real chance to get wet is on Monday the 14th of September. The wind is a strong offshore from the SW at 25 mph, which cleans things up, but it’s a stiff breeze. We’ve got 6 ft of SSW swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 941. That offshore wind makes it look clean, but paddling into those waves is going to be a workout. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first sign of life.

Now, the real standout in this whole 16-day window is Friday the 18th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at an absolute glass-off in the morning with the wind coming from the south at just 3 mph. It’s glassy, and that’s a major positive. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a very strong 3149, so there’s a lot of power in the water. This is big, experienced surfer territory – over 8 ft, so it’s for experts only. The long period (13 seconds) will give it good shape, but at a beach and point break like this, those long-period swells can sometimes run a bit straight, so be ready for that. The afternoon sees the wind shift onshore and the quality drops off, so get your session in early.

The week after that, on Wednesday the 16th of September, we get a little taste of clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a smaller 4 ft swell from the SSW. It’s a clean afternoon session, but nothing compared to the Friday.

So, the call is simple: if you’re an expert, the Friday morning of the 18th of September is your golden ticket. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that combo of glassy conditions and a solid 10 ft SSW groundswell is the best on offer. The Monday before that (14th) is a possible backup if you’re desperate for a paddle. The rest of the time? You’re waiting.

Rusty.

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