Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet run overall. There’s nothing that jumps out as a must-session classic, but there is a brief window where things come together for a couple of sessions. For most of the 16-day window, it’s flat or junky, so don’t hold your breath.

The only place on the menu is Antigues Cape (reef). It’s an inconsistent spot that rarely kicks into gear, so the fact we’re talking about it at all is notable.

The first action arrives Sunday 30 August with a stormy, messy vibe. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the ENE, period at 10 seconds, combined energy sitting at 1242 (strong wave energy). But the wind is a cross-offshore SE breeze at 19 mph with risk of thunderstorms, so it’ll be clean enough for the confident crew, but far from perfect. This swell drops through Sunday afternoon to 7ft (945 energy), still cross-off wind. Not a standout.

Monday 31 August is where the pick of the week sits. Morning sees the swell easing to 6ft from the E with a 9-second period and a proper offshore wind from the east at 16 mph (moderate offshore and clean). Energy’s down to 475 but it’s your cleanest look. The afternoon is the real gem: 5ft E swell, 9-second period, offshore breeze continuing. Energy at 355, and the conditions are described as "expect good surf conditions". That’s about as good as it gets in this run. Glassy-ish, lined up, with the swell direction matching the optimum ENE. It won’t be huge, but for this break it’s probably the cleanest wave you’ll get. Watch for crowds though – this spot can get crowded often.

From Tuesday 1 September onward, it’s a slow bleed. Swell drops to 5ft and smaller, periods slip under 8 seconds, and the energy falls below 300. Winds go cross-offshore or worse, and the surf quality is rated poor for days. You’ll see a blip on Monday 7 September with a 6ft E swell and offshore wind on the afternoon (406 energy), but it’s still marginal and not clean enough to get excited about.

After that, it’s mostly cross-off winds, dropping swell, and weak energy readings in the 100–200 range right through to 14 September. The last entry on Monday 14 September shows 4ft, 7-second period, offshore wind but energy only 149 – basically a dribbler.

Bottom line: Monday 31 August afternoon is your one real chance. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean, offshore, and rideable. The rest is mostly a write-off for a proper surf. This spot is inconsistent, so a quiet run like this is normal. Don’t force it – forecasts can change, but for now, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

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