Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Antigues Cape for the next 16 days.

It’s a rough start. The first ten days or so are pretty much a loss for decent paddle surfing. The wind is mostly cross-off, and the conditions are poor. You’ll see some swell, mostly 2 ft to 6 ft from the East and East-North-East, but the energy is low to moderate (62 to 461) and the wind just won’t cooperate. This is a reef break, so it needs clean conditions to work, and we’re not getting them.

The water temperature is about 84°F, which is normal for the time of year.

The first real chance comes on Friday, September 11th. The wind finally goes offshore, with a 5 ft swell from the East at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (297). It’s marginal, but it’s a start. Saturday, September 12th is the standout. The morning has a fresh offshore wind and a 6 ft swell from the East. The afternoon is the best of the whole run. The swell hits 6 ft from the East, period of 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the East-North-East. The energy is strong (436). This is the one to aim for – clean, solid, and on a reef. The water is warm, and since it’s a reef, that east swell will wrap in nicely. Expect crowds, as it’s often busy.

After that, the wind goes back to cross-off for several more days, with poor conditions. The surf drops back to 3 ft to 5 ft through the middle of the week. The next potential window is on Friday, September 18th. The wind goes offshore again, but with a small 3 ft swell from the East and a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. The energy is weak (108 to 101). It’s surfable but ordinary. A small, clean day for the longboards.

Overall, there’s a lot of waiting, but the weekend of the 11th to the 12th is your best bet. Saturday the 12th afternoon is the one to circle. The rest of the run is either blown out or too small.

Rusty.

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