Antenot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast window is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day run staring us in the face, but it’s a total write-off for any decent waves. The first real chance to even think about a paddle doesn’t show up until the end of the month, and even then, it’s not looking good.

We’re looking at Antenot, a breakwater setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times. The whole period is plagued by tiny swell and the wrong wind direction. The swell is coming from the WNW, but the break needs the swell from the W to really work. It’s a classic mismatch. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°.

From now through the end of August, the swell is tiny – around 1ft to 2ft – with a short, weak period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is almost non-existent, barely hitting double digits (18), and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, junking up what little ripple there is. It’s a frustrating stretch.

We do get a tiny bump on the 30th of August, with the swell hitting 3ft and the period stretching to 8 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs into triple digits (140), which is something. But the wind is still cross-onshore in the morning, turning onshore in the afternoon. It’s still labelled as poor surf conditions. A kite surfer might get a laugh, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.

The rest of the first week of September is more of the same: tiny swell, weak energy, and the wind is rarely your friend. A few mornings look glassy or have light cross-shore winds, like on the 1st, 3rd, and 6th of September, but with the swell barely reaching 2ft and the period stuck at 6 or 7 seconds, there’s just nothing to ride. The energy readings are pathetic, often below 30.

The final few days of the forecast, heading into the 9th of September, offer no hope. The swell drops back to 1ft, and the energy is in the single digits (9). It’s just flat.

Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is one of those blank runs where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. For a spot like Antenot, this kind of extended flat spell is more normal than you’d hope. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.

Rusty.

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