Cable Station Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Cable Station Reef.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things get interesting. The first real action kicks off Tuesday, the 28th of July. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the WSW, with a solid 14-second period. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, which is a major positive. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a good two degrees colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – you’ll want a good spring suit. The combined energy is moderate at 985, and it’s set to be a morning session with clear skies. Tuesday afternoon holds a similar 5ft swell, still offshore, still clean. This is the standout for the first week. The reef handles the WSW direction well, and with that light offshore, it’s going to be good.

Wednesday the 29th drops off a bit. The swell is down to 3ft in the morning, but the wind is a cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, keeping it rideable. The period is a long 17 seconds, which means it’s groundswell. That kind of period can make the reef work nicely. The energy is moderate at 863. Wednesday afternoon cleans up with a light NE breeze and a 4ft SW swell. It’s okay, but not a standout.

Thursday the 30th is small, with a 3ft SW swell and a cross-off wind. The energy drops to 573. It’s a marginal day, not really worth getting excited about.

Friday the 31st picks up a bit in size but the wind gets tricky. The morning sees 5ft from the WSW, but it’s a cross-shore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, which will put a bit of bump on the face. The energy is strong at 1245. The afternoon is bigger at 6ft, but the wind is onshore from the WNW, so it’s messy. Not the best.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is a different story. The swell is pumping at 8ft from the WSW, with a 15-second period. The energy is very strong at 2305. The morning wind is a cross-off from the SE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is big, solid surf – 8ft is pushing it for the average punter, but for the competent crew on a reef, this is the real deal. The afternoon stays just as big with a light cross-shore from the SSW. This is the best day on offer for the experienced surfers.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees the swell drop back to 6ft, and the energy is down to 1161. The morning wind is a cross-off from the NE at 16 mph, which is a bit of a breeze. The afternoon sees a light NE wind and a 6ft swell, back to clean conditions. Decent.

From Monday the 3rd of August, things get messy. The wind is onshore or cross for most of the week, with fresh breezes and lumpy conditions. The swell is consistently over 5ft, but the quality is poor. The 5th of August sees a massive 12ft swell, but it’s too big for this break. The 7th of August has a 15ft swell with a 21-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s also a howling fresh cross-onshore wind. The 8th and 9th of August are blown out with near gale and strong winds. The 10th of August has a 15ft swell with a 17-second period and a light offshore wind, but again, it’s way too big for this reef.

The 12th of August look a bit more promising, with a 8ft swell and a clean cross-off wind from the north, but by then we’re well into the second week and the forecast is less certain.

The bottom line: Get it on Tuesday the 28th of July for the cleanest small-to-medium waves. If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, Saturday the 1st of August is the one for the big, powerful groundswell. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big for this spot.

Rusty.

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