Antenot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be straight with you. Looking at the next 16 days from Antenot (Breakwater), and I’ve got to be honest – it’s not shaping up to be a classic stretch. There’s a long patch of ordinary conditions, but we’ve got one little window that might just be worth a paddle. Let’s break it down.

Right off the bat, the first Saturday kicks off with the biggest highlight of the whole run. On the 1st of August, the morning session at Antenot is about as good as it gets in this whole outlook. We’ve got clean 3ft waves coming out of the WNW, spinning at 8 seconds. The wind is dead glassy from the NNW at 3 mph, which is pretty much perfect for a breakwater spot like this. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, and it’s running about 3°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than usual—nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it. The combined energy is weak, only 76, and the guidance says this break is inconsistent and exposed to the west, which is where the swell is coming from. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at this size, so if you’re just starting out, this is your window. But don’t expect a packed lineup—crowds are often around here, so you might have some company.

After that, it pretty much dries up. From the 1st afternoon right through to the 13th, there’s just nothing worth getting wet for. The swell drops off to 1ft to 2ft, the period stays short and weak, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, kicking up chop. It’s the kind of run where you’re better off doing something else. There are some glassy moments in the mornings, but the swell is just too small to be any fun. This is a long stretch of nothing, and you can see it in the energy readings—they’re tanking into single digits and low twenties for most of that time.

Now, things start to stir again around the 14th of August, a Friday. The morning brings in a slightly bigger pulse: 3ft from the WNW at 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 96. But the wind is cross-on at 12 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. By the afternoon, the energy ticks up to 110, which is the only moderate reading we see for the whole period, but it’s accompanied by a 16 mph cross-on breeze. Honestly, this one looks like it might be more interesting for the kite crowd than for paddle surfers, especially with the choppy conditions.

Then, on the morning of the 15th, there’s a flash of something almost decent. The swell holds at 3ft from the WNW, period still 8 seconds, and the wind swings around to a gentle cross-shore from the SSW at 9 mph. It’s not glassy, but it’s rideable. Energy is at 89, so it’s close to that moderate zone. But the break is inconsistent, and the crowds can be a factor. If you’ve got some patience and the timing is right, you might find a couple of fun ones. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of what’s left after that first Saturday.

After that, it fades again. The 16th brings some small leftover swell, 2ft to 2ft, but the wind turns back onshore and the energy drops back down to 36-42. So, the bottom line is this: you’ve got one truly clean morning on the 1st of August, a bit of a bumpy but moderately energetic day on the 14th, and a slightly rough but rideable window on the 15th morning. Everything in between is a write-off.

Now, looking beyond this first week, the long-range stuff is thin. The 14th does show a moderate energy spike, but with the wind being so messy, I wouldn’t get too excited just yet. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a slim stretch of surf. The breaks here are inconsistent by nature, so a blank run isn’t all that unusual. But when it gets good, it gets good—you just have to be patient.

That’s all I’ve got. Stay stoked, keep an eye on the charts, and I’ll see you out there when it’s worth it.

Rusty

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