Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The first decent surf action doesn’t show up until Friday the 14th of August, so we’ve got a few days of flat to junk swell to wait through. The early part of the week is all about those 5ft to 7ft east swells, but with a fresh 18 to 22 mph cross-off wind, it’s just messy and blown out—not worth paddling out for.

Now, Friday the 14th is where things start to get interesting. The wind swings offshore out of the east at 15 mph by the afternoon, and we’ve got a clean 6ft E swell with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 507 (moderate), and the surf is looking tidy. That’s your first real window for a decent session.

Saturday the 15th is the standout. The swell builds to 7ft to 8ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is offshore and fresh, 18 to 22 mph—clean, powerful, and pushing hard. The energy jumps to 688 on Saturday morning and 888 in the afternoon. That’s a solid, punchy swell. Antigues Cape is a reef break, so it can handle that size. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Just keep an eye out for the risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Crowds are "often" here, so expect company.

Sunday the 16th still has size—10ft in the morning from the east with a long 11-second period—but the wind shifts cross-off from the SE, and the energy is massive at 1827 (strong to very strong). That’s big, powerful groundswell, but the cross-off wind makes it tricky. It’s an expert-only day if you’re out there, and the long period might make it a bit straight at the reef. Not for the faint of heart.

We then drop back into mediocre territory from Monday the 17th through to the end of the week. Swell drops to 3ft to 5ft, mostly east, with cross-off winds and low energy (under 300). The water stays clean, but the waves just don’t have the push or shape.

Late in the forecast, on Tuesday the 25th of August, we see another pulse. Afternoon delivers an 12ft east swell with a 13-second period and energy at 3913 (very strong). That’s a serious groundswell—big, long-period, and powerful. The wind is cross-off from the SE, so it’ll be raw and heavy. This is a big-wave day for experienced surfers only. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but it’s got potential.

The rest of the second week stays mostly small, with 4ft to 5ft east swells and cross-off winds, nothing special.

Best on offer: Saturday the 15th of August is your pick. Antigues Cape with a 7ft to 8ft ENE swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. That’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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