Antenot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, it’s pretty quiet in the water for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves, so if you’re itching for a paddle, you’ll have to be patient. The best of what’s on offer is a long way off, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.

Let’s start with Antenot (breakwater). For the next week, from Thursday the 3rd right through to the 15th of September, it’s mostly poor. We’re talking tiny waves, generally under 3 ft, with a short, weak period from the WNW. The combined swell energy is very low, mostly under 100 (6 to 64), so there’s just no power behind it. The wind is a mixed bag, but mostly cross-shore or onshore, making things messy. There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like the morning of Monday the 7th and Saturday the 12th, but with only 1 ft to 2 ft of weak swell, it’s barely a ripple. It’s inconsistent here, and right now, it’s living up to that.

Things start to lift a little towards the end of the second week. On Wednesday the 16th of September, the morning shows a bit of promise with a glassy surface and waves pushing 3 ft from the WNW. The energy creeps up to a moderate 97, but it’s still just surfable, not good. The swell period is only 7 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. The afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-onshore breeze. Then, on Friday the 18th of September, the morning is marginal again with a similar 3 ft swell and 8-second period, but the wind is directly onshore, ruining it. The combined energy hits 89, still only moderate.

Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The only real window is the morning of the 16th, but even then, it’s a gamble. For a breakwater that needs a clean, lined-up swell, this is a big stretch of small, weak, and often messy conditions. It’s not looking good for paddle surfing; the setup is more interesting for a kite session if the wind picks up.

Rusty.

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