Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Antigues Cape. This is a reef break that’s generally a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s inconsistent—so don’t expect it to fire every day. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next 16 days start off with a bit of a dud. Monday afternoon the 17th of August shows some small 5ft swell from the east at a short 8-second period, with moderate offshore wind. The energy is weak, clocking in at 276, and while the call is for “good surf conditions,” it’s pretty ordinary. Honestly, that’s the best we’ve got for a while, and it’s not much to write home about.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 22nd of August, the surf is poor. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, period stuck at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross. The energy stays weak, between 175 and 278. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 23rd of August brings a bit of a pulse. The morning is still poor with 6ft from the east and 19 mph winds, but the afternoon sees a jump to 7ft from the east-northeast, 8-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 507, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is our first real standout—clean conditions, decent size, but it’s a bit punchy for beginners at over 5ft.

Now, Monday the 24th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a solid 10ft east swell with a 13-second period—that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The energy is strong at 4668, but the wind is cross-off from the northeast at 16 mph. The period is very long, so this wave will be a bit straight and fast at this reef, better suited for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even bigger, 13ft from the east-northeast at 12 seconds, with energy at 4811. That’s expert-only territory, over 8ft, and the wind picks up to 19 mph from the north-northeast. It’s marginal, but the potential is there for a serious session if you’re skilled.

Tuesday the 25th of August turns ugly. The swell drops to 7ft from the east, but the wind swings south and goes cross-shore, creating a lumpy chop. The energy is moderate at 667, but it’s messy. The rest of the week from Wednesday the 26th to Saturday the 29th is a slump—5ft to 6ft, 8-second period, cross-off winds, and energy between 237 and 348. The forecast calls these “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best.

Sunday the 30th of August shows a bump to 7ft from the east, but it’s still poor with cross-off wind and energy at 542. The run continues into Monday the 31st with small 5ft surf.

Finally, we get a glimmer on Tuesday the 1st of September. Both morning and afternoon show 5ft from the east at 8 seconds, with offshore wind and moderate energy at 404 and 382. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid, clean option for the intermediate surfer, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The best of the bunch is Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon, with clean 7ft waves and offshore wind. If you’re experienced, Monday the 24th of August offers massive 10ft to 13ft groundswell, but it’s a beast. The crowds at Antigues Cape can be “often” busy, so expect some company.

Rusty out.

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