Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for Antigues Cape. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t go waxing up just yet.

The first sniff of anything rideable is on Friday morning, the 7th of August. We’ve got a 4ft swell pushing in from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds. The energy is weak (177), so it’s more of a beginner-friendly bump than a proper wave. The water is a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind is blowing offshore from the east at 16 mph, so the surface will be clean, but honestly, the conditions are just ordinary. Same story for the afternoon.

Saturday the 8th sees a tiny bump in size to 4ft, but the quality drops. The wave comment says it’s poor, and the energy is still weak (189). The wind stays offshore, but the surf just isn’t there. Sunday through to Wednesday the 12th are all a write-off. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind turns cross-offshore. It’s a long stretch of flatness.

Now, Thursday the 13th things start to get interesting. The swell picks up to 6ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps to a moderate 415. The wind is blowing a solid 22 mph offshore, so it’s going to be clean but pretty blown out. This is getting into the “not for beginners” territory, as the size is over 5ft. The conditions are marginal, but there are waves to be had.

Friday the 14th is the first real standout. The swell hits 8ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong (953). The wind is cranking at 25 mph offshore. This is going to be a wild one. The waves will be big, powerful, and very clean, but paddling into them is going to be a challenge. The comment says “strong offshore and clean but hard to paddle into.” This is for experts only. The crowd factor is “often” at Antigues Cape, so expect company if you’re game.

Saturday the 15th holds the size at 8ft, but the wind backs off a touch to 19 mph and goes cross-offshore in the morning. Still big, still powerful, but a bit less of a battle. The afternoon looks better with the wind turning offshore again. The energy is still very strong (974 in the morning, 795 in the afternoon). Again, this is for experts.

Sunday the 16th, we’re still looking at 8ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is very strong (1057). The wind is offshore in the morning at 19 mph, but turns cross-offshore in the afternoon. Heavy, consistent, and not for the faint of heart.

Then we get to the absolute best of the window. Monday the 17th of August. The swell is 8ft from the east, but the period stretches to 10 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is massive (1143). The wind is a clean 16 mph offshore. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one. The longer period means the waves will have serious shape and power, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. It’s a reef setup here, so it should handle it well. This is the top pick, but only for experienced surfers.

After that, the surf drops off quickly. Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the forecast on the 22nd sees the swell fade back to 3ft to 4ft, the period drops, and the wind stays cross-offshore. It’s a long, flat run to the finish.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The real action kicks off on the 13th and peaks on the 17th. If you’re an expert, that Monday the 17th is your day. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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