Antigues Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cookin’ for Antigues Cape. I gotta be honest with ya, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag – there’s some real potential, but you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments.

The whole pattern starts off pretty flat and sloppy. For the first few days, from Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 12th, we’re looking at waist-high, weak, short-period windswell. The energy is low, mostly in the 100 to 200 range, and the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, but the waves are just gutless and poor. Not worth a paddle.

The first real glimmer of anything happens on Wednesday the 14th. A solid pulse of east swell pushes in, hitting 12 ft by morning, with the energy jumping to 1773. The period stretches to 9 seconds, and the wind is a strong offshore. That’s powerful, clean surf, but the size and the strong breeze – 28 mph – make it a beast. This is strictly for experts. The wave comment says it’s hard to paddle into, and that’s the truth. It’s a standout for size and power, but not for the faint of heart.

Thursday the 15th is still pumping, dropping from 8 ft to 7 ft, with the energy still in the 700-600 range. The wind shifts to a cross-off, so it’s still clean, but it’s big and powerful, so again, only for the experienced.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout, the one you wanna circle on your calendar, is Monday the 17th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6 ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds – proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light breeze from the NE, just 6 mph, and it’s cross-offshore. The energy is still a solid 931. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. For a reef setup like Antigues Cape, that long period ENE swell will line up beautifully. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit should be fine.

After that, it’s a sad fade. Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the forecast (Sunday the 23rd) we’re back to waist-high or smaller, with weak, short-period swell and moderate cross-offshore winds. The energy drops below 300, and by the end it’s under 100. It’s clean, but there’s just no push. A real blank run for the second week.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 14th is a big, powerful, offshore day. But for the best combination of size, shape, and clean conditions, Monday the 17th is your window. Don’t waste it.

Rusty.

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