Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Antigues Cape.

Straight up, it’s a pretty ordinary run for the foreseeable future. The first week and a half is looking flat and messy, with very little to get excited about. We’ve got a long gap of poor to ordinary conditions stretching from Sunday the 13th right through to the middle of the following week. The wind is mostly a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the east, which is okay but not magic, and the swell is small, weak, and short-period. The combined wave energy barely gets into triple digits, sitting mostly between 100 and 300 units, which is just weak, uninteresting energy. Nothing here is worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash.

The water temperature is sitting at 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first hint of something different shows up on Thursday the 24th. The swell direction swings around to the north, and the period jumps to 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 464 units, which is a moderate pulse, and by Friday the 25th we’re looking at a solid 4ft to 5ft swell from the north, with a very long 13 to 17 second period. The energy numbers climb into the 700 to 900 range – that’s strong stuff. But there’s a catch. The wind is still a cross-off from the east, and the conditions are described as marginal, with tide concerns. The swell direction is from the north, while Antigues Cape works best on a northeast swell, so it’s not quite lining up perfectly. This swell is better suited to a reef or point break, not a beach setup, so the shape could be a bit straight. Still, if you’re an experienced surfer, Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are the only windows with real size and energy. Saturday morning the 26th has offshore wind and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions” – that’s your best bet. Swell is 4ft from the north, 12-second period, moderate energy at 473 units, and clean conditions with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s not a standout for the masses, but for this stretch, it’s the clear pick.

After that, it drops off again quickly. By Sunday the 27th the swell is fading, and by Monday the 28th we’re back to small, weak east swells with cross-off winds. Not much to write home about.

So, if you’re keen, mark Saturday the 26th. It’s not epic, but it’s the only time the cape looks like it might offer a few clean, rideable waves with a bit of grunt. For the rest of the period, save your energy.

Rusty.

Read more