Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, first up we’ve got a bit of a weird one. The forecast shows a decent run of surf starting Friday, July 10th, but it’s not gonna be the kind of day you hop in the car for. The best of the bunch, and really the only window worth paddling out for, is the first few days.

The standout is Antigues Cape. It’s a reef break, which is good, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. The swell is coming from the east at 6 ft to 6 ft, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, around 476 (Friday morning). The big plus here is the wind – it’s blowing a fresh offshore from the east, so the faces will be clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

This is a beginner-friendly spot, so that 6 ft east swell might be a bit of a handful for total novices, but for the rest of us, it’s a fun, clean wave. The only downside is the crowds – they’re often here, so you’ll have company. Saturday morning looks similar, with a 6 ft east swell and a fresh offshore breeze. The energy is a touch stronger at 503. Sunday morning drops to 5 ft, still clean, but the energy is fading.

Then, from Monday, July 13th, it all goes a bit flat and messy. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore, and the quality drops off a cliff. The swell stays around 5 ft to 5 ft, but the period shortens, and the energy drops into the low 200s. The conditions are just poor. There’s a stretch of about 12 days where the surf is just not worth it. You get a few days here and there with a little offshore wind, but the swell is small and weak, and the comments say it’s all poor or marginal.

So, the long and short of it is: get your fix in the first weekend. After that, you’re looking at a long, dry spell until around July 22nd, where there’s a hint of a 5 ft swell with an offshore wind, but it’s still tagged as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s not a total blank run, but it’s damn close to one. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the board’s staying in the car for most of the second week.

Rusty.

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