Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up. It’s not a classic by any stretch, but there are a few windows where it could get good if you’re patient.

The first real opportunity arrives on Tuesday the 7th of July. Antigues Cape picks up a modest 6ft ENE groundswell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and won’t have much punch. Water temp is sitting at a very warm 83°F, which is about average for the time of year. The wind is howling out of the east at 18 mph, a cross-offshore breeze, which cleans it up, but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” It’s not a standout.

Wednesday the 8th, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the east, still short period (8s). The combined energy jumps to a moderate 517, but the morning is a cross-offshore at 22 mph, then a cleaner offshore in the afternoon at 18 mph. Still, the quality is marginal at best.

The real standout in this forecast? You’ll want to wait a bit. The best on offer shapes up Saturday the 11th of July. By the afternoon, we’ve got 6ft east swell, still short-period, but the wind eases to 16 mph and swings pure offshore. The combined energy is 446, and the wave comment finally says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your call. It won’t be big or powerful, but it’ll be clean and rideable at a beginner-friendly reef break. Keep an eye out for crowds though – they can be often around here.

Another little pulse shows up near the end. Wednesday the 22nd of July, both the morning and afternoon get “expect good surf conditions” with a 5-6ft east-northeast swell. The wind is light offshore at 16 mph, making for clean, moderate waves. The combined energy sits around 268-301, so it’s modest, but consistent enough to have fun on. This is a promising but less certain option since it’s far out.

Overall, there are long gaps of low-quality or poor surf in between. The first week mostly gives you marginal conditions, so don’t get too excited. But that Saturday afternoon and the final Wednesday are your windows. It’s not a bombing swell, so beginners can handle it, and it never gets over 8ft, so no expert-only territory here.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the wind, and remember, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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