Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about the next couple of weeks for Antigues Cape. It's a reef break, beginner-friendly, but it's inconsistent, so we've got to pick our moments. The water is sitting at 83°, which is pretty average for the time of year, so no dramas there.
The immediate outlook is a bit of a slow burn. Over the next few days, from Saturday afternoon through to Monday, we're looking at some east swell – around 4ft to 6ft, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, which is a good sign. The energy is moderate, with values ranging from 200 to 428 (combined energy). But honestly, the conditions are rated as marginal or just surfable, nothing to get too excited about. The tide might be messing with it, or the quality is just ordinary. Monday morning (20th July) looks like the best of this early bunch, with 5ft east swell, offshore wind, and an "expect good surf conditions" note. That's a small window of clean, manageable waves for the beginner crew.
Then we hit a real flat patch. From Tuesday morning (21st July) through to the end of the month, it's a wasteland. The swell drops to 3ft, the period is short (6-7 seconds), and the wind is mostly cross-off. The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (combined energy). The forecast says "poor surf conditions" repeatedly. For a spot that's already inconsistent, this is a dead zone. Save your energy.
Now, the one true standout. Look ahead to Sunday, the 2nd of August. The morning session is where it's at. We've got a 5ft east swell with a 7-second period, offshore wind, and the forecast calls for "expect good surf conditions." The energy is moderate at 309 (combined energy). The wind is offshore, which will clean up the reef nicely. This is the only real green light in the entire 16-day window. It's not a monster swell, but for a beginner-friendly reef that's usually fussy, it's the one to aim for. Crowds are "often" here, so you'll have company, but when it's this clean, it's worth the paddle out.
For the rest of the first week of August, the swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-off, and the quality drops back to "ordinary" or "poor." So, it's a one-hit wonder.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 430 | 407 | 350 | 337 | 258 | 191 | 134 | 103 | 83 | 66 | 58 | 71 | 77 | 68 | 111 | 121 | 218 | 279 | 272 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:42PM0.33m | 7:08AM0.30m | 7:59PM0.34m | 8:42AM0.26m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:36PM0.34m | 9:02PM0.34m | 9:43PM0.33m | 10:38PM0.33m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55AM0.22m | 1:32PM0.19m | 3:15AM0.19m | 1:35PM0.23m | 4:33AM0.16m | 5:44AM0.12m | 6:43AM0.09m | 7:32AM0.06m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 103 | 83 | 18 | 26 | 33 | 44 | 44 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 64 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 302 | 430 | 407 | 350 | 337 | 258 | 191 | 134 | — | — | 66 | 58 | 71 | 77 | 68 | 111 | 121 | 218 | 279 | 272 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 875 | 875 | 875 | 645 | 587 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 213 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 487 | 637 | 0 | 519 | 590 | 213 | 487 |
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