Cable Station Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here with the lowdown on what’s cookin’. We’ve got a solid stretch of swell on the horizon, but the wind is gonna be the one callin’ the shots. It’s gonna be a bit of a wait to get started, but when the pieces fall into place, it'll be well worth it.

The first few days are a write-off. Through Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, we’re stuck with ugly onshores and messy surf. There’s swell there, about 6ft to 7ft out of the WSW, but with those 15 mph winds on it, it’s all chop and hassle. You’re better off stayin’ on the beach.

Monday the 14th is the day to circle in red. This is the standout window. Head for Cable Station Reef. The sea is gonna clean up in a big way. We’re lookin’ at a solid 7ft to 8ft groundswell from the WSW, with a long 14-second wait between the sets. The energy is pumping (1941-2160). The real story is the wind – a light cross-offshore breeze at just 3-9 mph. It’s gonna be glassy and clean, offering top-notch conditions but only for those with the skills. This is expert territory.

Tuesday the 15th is a close second. The wind goes proper offshore out of the East at 15 mph, keeping the 7ft to 6ft WSW groundswell (14-second period) super clean. The energy is still strong (1396-1556), and that offshore breeze is a gift for groomed faces. Same deal – this one’s for the experienced crew.

We get a bit of a breather from Wednesday the 16th, with the swell droppin’ to around 4ft to 4ft. That glassy session on Wednesday afternoon (3 mph from the NE) would be a fun little wave for anyone, but nothin’ to write home about.

Then things get rowdy. From Thursday the 17th through Saturday the 19th, we get a nasty windstorm and a huge jump in swell. On Saturday the 19th, we’re talkin’ a massive 13ft swell from the WSW with insane energy (6452), but it’s howlin’ at 28 mph cross-shore with rain. On a reef, that’s a full-on washing machine. That setup looks way more fun for the kite crew than for a paddle surfer, especially with the period droppin’ to a short 12 seconds.

Sunday the 20th is another one to lock in. The wind swings back offshore from the ESE at only 3 mph, with a solid 8ft groundswell (13-second period) and excellent energy (2021). It’s a big, clean day for the experts all over again.

After that, the second week gets a bit messy. The swell hangs around in the 5ft to 7ft range, but we’re chasin’ little windows of clean conditions between the cross-shore winds and funky swell directions. Monday the 21st could offer a clean 6ft swell from the WSW with a beautiful long 16-second period, but the cross-off wind means it’s not perfect. There’s a cleaner spell from the 23rd to 25th with smaller surf, but the consistency and wind will make it a roll of the dice. The final days into the 26th and 27th look completely blown out with strong winds.

So, the takeaway: lock in the 14th and 15th as the prime time, with the 20th as another solid option for the experienced rippers. Keep an eye on the charts and pray for that offshore wind, 'cause when it comes together, Cable Station Reef will be the place to be.

Rusty.

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