Cape Paterson Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely some light at the end of the tunnel.

We start off with a bit of a dud. Thursday the 30th is a write-off with onshore wind and messy conditions, so we’re skipping that. The first real chance to get wet comes Friday morning, 31st July, at Cape Paterson. The swell is a modest 4ft from the SW, with a cross-offshore breeze that’ll keep it clean. It’s not big, but it’s a start. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The real standout looks to be Saturday afternoon, 1st August. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of magic that makes a beach and reef set-up like this one come alive. The wave energy is solid (1488), and with a 18-second period, this is proper groundswell. It’ll have some punch, but the glassy conditions mean it’ll be clean and lined up. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a cracker.

Sunday the 2nd has a similar 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s still rideable, just not as perfect. The energy drops off a bit (1373), and the 16-second period still has some grunt. From Monday the 3rd through to Wednesday the 5th, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops. We’ve got a few days of lumpy, choppy surf, so it’s a good time to wait it out.

The next serious shout comes Saturday morning, 8th August. A 4ft WSW swell with a clean offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (711), and the period is 14 seconds – a solid, clean morning. Sunday the 9th looks similar, with a 4ft swell and a gentle offshore wind. These are good, clean days for a paddle.

There’s a big spike on Tuesday, 11th August, with a massive 15ft swell from the WSW. That’s way too big for this spot – only for the hardcore experts. The combined energy is enormous (9721), and it’s a groundswell, but it’s a beast. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach.

The best of the second week looks like Wednesday afternoon, 12th August. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft from the WSW, with a gentle offshore breeze. The wave energy is still strong (1473), and the 12-second period means it’ll have shape. It’s a safer bet than the day before, and it’s a solid session.

The final few days, from the 13th to the 14th, are on the smaller side, with clean conditions but fading swell. The 14th has a 3ft swell with a very long 21-second period. That’s a long wait between sets, but the offshore wind keeps it tidy.

Overall, the standout is Saturday afternoon, 1st August, with the glassy conditions and the long-period groundswell. Keep an eye on Wednesday afternoon, 12th August, as a promising but less certain option for the second week.

Rusty.

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