Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast.

Straight up, there’s a massive gap of nothing for the first few days. The only break on the radar is Whacky Point, and it’s a quiet start. This spot is an inconsistent, advanced-level beach and point, so it’s not the kind of place you just rock up to without a bit of knowledge. From Monday the 7th right through to the morning of Sunday the 13th, it’s a total write-off – poor surf, messy winds, and no energy. That’s a solid six-day stretch of no-go.

Things start to stir on the morning of Sunday the 13th. We’ve got a 4ft swell coming from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. The combined energy is moderate (1071). It’s still a bit marginal. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about normal for the time of year. Not a standout, but a sign things might wake up.

The real standout has to be the morning of Wednesday the 16th. The wind drops to a whisper from the SSW at just 3 mph, glassy and cross-off. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s clean, with a very long period of 21 seconds delivering proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (321). This is a point break setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s the best on offer, even if it’s small. Get out there early.

Later that same day, the afternoon of the 16th sees the swell pick up to 3ft from the SSW, still with a long 19-second period and clean cross-off wind. The energy jumps to 694 (moderate). For the size, the quality is there.

The next potential window is the afternoon of Saturday the 19th. Swell is 4ft from the SE with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the south at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (282). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a surfable option.

Looking further ahead, the morning of Sunday the 20th brings a bigger 8ft swell from the east, but the period is short at 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-on from the NE, leaving the surface a little rippled. The combined energy is strong (1448). This is getting into the expert-only zone size-wise, and the short period will make it a bit lumpy. Not ideal for the average surfer.

The morning of Monday the 21st offers a cleaner option with 6ft from the east, a 9-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW. The energy is strong (1066). Again, a solid session for those who can handle the size.

The morning of Tuesday the 22nd sees a 8ft swell from the SW with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on from the north. The combined energy is strong (1026). It’s messy, and the short period makes it a bit of a washing machine. This one might be more interesting for the kite crowd than paddle surfers.

So, the pick of the whole 16 days? Without a doubt, the Wednesday morning of the 16th. Glassy, clean, long-period groundswell on a point break. It’s small, but it’s pure.

Rusty.

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