Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Antigues Cape has cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Water temp’s about 84°F, so right where you’d expect it for late July—nothing unusual.

To be straight with ya, the first stretch is pretty grim. From Wednesday the 29th through Saturday the 2nd of August, it’s mostly a no-go. You got swell running 4ft to 7ft, but it’s short-period windswell (8 seconds), and the wind is either cross-off or just cross. The combined energy sits between 235 and 513—moderate—but the call is poor surf. Late Friday the 31st, we get a window of offshore wind at 18 mph, with 6ft E swell, but the period’s still short, and it’s only marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 3rd into Monday the 4th, the swell drops hard, down to 2ft to 4ft, energy falling as low as 49. Wind stays cross-off, and it’s flat and weak. From the 5th through the 9th, it’s a real lull—swell barely hitting 1ft to 4ft, energy in the double digits some days. There’s a couple "surfable" spots on the 8th, with 4ft E swell and offshore wind, but it’s short period (7 sec) and only moderate energy (169). You could get wet, but that’s about it.

Now, here’s where we get a pulse. Starting Tuesday the 11th of August, things start to build. Swell hits 6ft to 8ft by Wednesday the 12th, from the E and ENE, period still around 8 seconds. Energy jumps into the strong range: 364 on the 11th, then 490, 784, and 887 on the 12th. Winds turn offshore and fresh on the 11th and 12th—that’s a big deal for clean waves. This is the standout window, but it’s a long way out, so don’t bet the farm yet. At 8ft, this reef is for experts only. Crowds are "often" here, so if it fires, expect a lineup.

Thursday the 13th holds similar size, around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind swings back to cross-off, and it drops back to marginal. Still, with energy over 680, there’s plenty of push.

Bottom line: the first week is flat or messy. The second week, especially the 11th and 12th of August, looks like the real deal for experienced surfers who can handle a solid, clean reef. Don’t clear your calendar yet, but keep those dates in mind.

Rusty.

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