
Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Antigues Cape this week:
The surf forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Antigues Cape in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, the outlook for Antigues Cape. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind. There’s no real stand-out period where everything clicks. We’re looking at small, weak, east-northeast windswell for the most part, and the wind, while often cross-offshore, is just too breezy to let the waves clean up properly. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty standard for the time of year, nothing to get excited about.
We start on Thursday, September 3rd, with tiny, weak 2ft swell out of the east, period a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a paltry 93 – that’s barely a ripple. The 12 mph cross-off wind from the ESE keeps the surface clean, but there’s just no power. This limp pattern continues for the first week. Swell slowly builds to about 4ft by Monday the 7th and 5ft by Tuesday the 8th, but the period stays short (7-8 seconds) and the energy is still in the low hundreds. The wind stays in the 12-19 mph range, cross-off, so the waves are rideable for a beginner but completely forgettable.
Now, Wednesday, September 9th, is interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft from the east, period a bit better at 8 seconds, and the energy hits 600 – that’s a moderate pulse. The wind goes true offshore at 19 mph from the east. The surf report calls it marginal, but with that offshore wind, it’s the only session in the first week that might offer a decent, clean wall. Still, 7ft with that wind strength is for experienced guys only. The 10th has similar energy (536) and offshore wind in the morning, but the wind cranks to 22 mph, making it a battle. After that, the swell drops back.
There’s a long gap of nothing special until we hit the second week. Then, around the 17th and 18th of September, the swell direction swings to the north-northeast and the period stretches out to 12-13 seconds – proper groundswell. The energy readings sit in the high 300s to low 400s, which is moderate. The swell height is tiny though, only 3ft to 3ft. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. The report labels it marginal. For a reef break like Antigues Cape, that long-period groundswell direction might line up nicely, but the size is so small it’s barely surfable. Not worth the drive on its own.
The best bet across the whole 16 days? Honestly, it’s that Wednesday, September 9th, morning. You get the peak of the swell (7ft) with true offshore wind. It’s the only window where the energy is substantial and the conditions are clean. Everywhere else, it’s either too small, too windy, or too weak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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47 | 123 | 190 | 168 | 138 | 112 | 115 | 115 | 98 | 108 | 87 | 94 | 169 | 124 | 147 | 183 | 199 | 302 | 516 | 501 | 439 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:47PM0.37m | 7:35PM0.37m | 8:47PM0.36m | 10:35PM0.36m | 4:00PM0.31m | 00:21AM0.37m | 3:56PM0.31m | 1:40AM0.38m | 4:00PM0.32m | 2:44AM0.39m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.07m | 5:27AM0.05m | 6:37AM0.04m | 7:34AM0.04m | 6:56PM0.30m | 8:23AM0.05m | 7:57PM0.27m | 9:06AM0.07m | 8:47PM0.23m | ||||||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 11 |
19 | 123 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 115 | 115 | 98 | 108 | 87 | 20 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 81 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 56 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 12 | N 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 11 |
16 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | NNE 13 | N 10 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 7 |
11 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 16 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
47 | — | 190 | 168 | 138 | 112 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 94 | 169 | 124 | 147 | 183 | 199 | 302 | 516 | 501 | 439 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 83 | 399 | 82 | 213 | 180 | 82 | 76 | 24 | 82 | 76 | 5 | 213 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 530 | 500 | 855 | 487 |
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Information about the Antigues Cape Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Antigues Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Antigues Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Antigues Cape surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Antigues Cape) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Antigues Cape may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Antigues Cape is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Sainte-Rose. If you plan a holiday in Guadeloupe - Grande Terre, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sainte-Rose. Sainte-Rose has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










