
Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
Right, this is a tough one to write, folks. To be honest, there’s not much to get excited about for the next two and a half weeks. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of average-to-poor conditions at Antigues Cape.
The pattern kicks off from July 8th with a bit of swell in the water, around 6ft, coming from the East. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°, pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. But here’s the rub: the wind is howling from the East at 19–22 mph. While it might be offshore on paper, that’s a fresh breeze and it’s going to rip the bumpy surface right out of any potential for clean waves. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, lacking any real push. The combined energy is moderate (498 – 579), but it’s just not gonna line up.
We grind through the next week with the same story. Swell hangs in the 5ft to 7ft range, but the wind stays stubbornly from the East, swinging between a fresh and moderate breeze. The scores are all poor or marginal. It’s surfable in the sense that there are waves, but they’ll be bumpy, messy, and hard to enjoy. The 11th and 12th of July offer a little cleaner offshore wind, but it’s still a marginal call at best. This is not a run of surf you’d make a plan for.
From the 15th of July onwards, the swell actually drops a touch, sitting between 4ft and 6ft, but the wind stays on it. The period is a weak 7–8 seconds, so the energy is low (178 – 359). It’s a whole lot of nothing, really.
Now, there is one glimmer. Late in the window, on Sunday the 19th of July, the afternoon session shapes up with the best conditions we’ll see. The swell is a modest 5ft from the East, the wind backs off to a moderate 16 mph offshore breeze, and for the first time, the model actually says “expect good surf conditions”. The combined energy is moderate (303), and with that clean offshore wind, it should be a bit lined up. This is the standout, but it’s a long way off and a one-off in a sea of mediocrity.
So, overall, we’ve got a big gap of average conditions until that late-afternoon window on the 19th of July. For the rest of the period, it’s a case of keeping an eye on the charts and hoping the wind settles. Antigues Cape is a reef break, and it can handle some swell, but with this lack of quality, it’s hard to get the heart racing.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
476 | 558 | 546 | 493 | 572 | 579 | 539 | 593 | 608 | 500 | 450 | 392 | 333 | 316 | 259 | 253 | 256 | 283 | 249 | 283 | 243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20PM0.36m | 10:03PM0.38m | 10:57PM0.39m | 11:59PM0.40m | 1:04AM0.42m | 6:20PM0.31m | 2:08AM0.43m | 6:34PM0.31m | 3:08AM0.43m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM0.10m | 7:00AM0.04m | 7:54AM-0.00m | 8:46AM-0.03m | 9:38AM-0.05m | 7:53PM0.31m | 10:27AM-0.04m | 9:02PM0.30m | 11:13AM-0.01m | ||||||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | 6:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
22 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 16 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | N 9 | N 7 | E 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
476 | 558 | 546 | 493 | 572 | 579 | 539 | 593 | 608 | 500 | 450 | 392 | 333 | 316 | 259 | 253 | 256 | 283 | 249 | 283 | 243 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 875 | 595 | 666 | 643 | 818 | 875 | 638 | 656 | 875 | 581 | 487 | 487 | 433 | 570 | 875 | 875 | 213 | 500 | 0 | 487 | 875 |
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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.
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