Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks. Rusty here.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Antigues Cape. We’ve got a consistent pulse of east-northeast windswell, but the quality just isn’t there to get excited about. The water’s at a balmy 83°, about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first proper chance to get wet comes on Monday 6th July. We’re looking at a 6 ft east swell, but it's short-period at 8 seconds and the combined wave energy is only moderate (436). Morning winds are a cross-offshore breeze at 19 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the overall surf is just poor. The afternoon actually turns fully offshore, making it cleaner, but the conditions are still marginal at best.

Tuesday 7th July is much the same story. A solid offshore wind all morning, with the swell nudging 6 ft from the ENE (397). It’s clean, but again, the forecast is only marginal. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-offshore.

The mid-week period, from Wednesday 8th July through to Saturday 11th July, is where the size picks up a bit. Swell heights sit between 6 ft and 7 ft, with the combined energy climbing into the moderate-to-strong range (up to 608). This is getting a bit too big for beginners. The problem, though, is the wind is a stiff easterly, mostly cross-off or straight offshore at 19 mph. While that keeps things clean, the short 8-second period means these waves lack any real punch or shape - it’s messy, lumpy windswell.

There is a notable window on Tuesday 14th July afternoon. The wind eases to a 16 mph offshore breeze and there’s a "good surf conditions" tag. The swell is 6 ft from the east with moderate energy (351). This is likely the best on offer for the entire outlook – the wind is right, and the size is solid. Give it a look if you’re keen.

After that, from Wednesday 15th July onwards, the swell slowly backs off. We’re into the 4 ft to 5 ft range for the rest of the run, with the energy dropping back to the 100s (weak to moderate). The wind stays onshore or cross-offshore for most of the second week, and from Friday 17th July all the way to the end, the forecast is just poor surf conditions day after day.

So, the standout? It’s that Tuesday 14th July afternoon. The wind goes clean offshore, it’s not too big, and it’s the only time the guidance ticks the "good" box. Everything else is either too onshore, too weak, or just ordinary. Keep your expectations in check this fortnight, fellas.

Rusty.

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