Cape Paterson Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Cape Paterson.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there's a couple of real gems hiding in there if you're patient. The water temp is sittin' at about 56°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so the wetsuit might not be quite as brutal as usual.

Kickin' things off on Tuesday the 25th of August, we get a half-decent window. Tuesday mornin' we've got a 5 ft south-west groundswell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions with a light easterly breeze. The water's gonna be clean as a whistle. The combined swell energy is a solid 803 (moderate wave energy). It's only a brief moment of glory though, as the wind turns onshore by the arvo and junkes it up.

Wednesday the 26th through to the 29th is a write-off. Strong onshores and cross-offshores, chop, and generally poor-quality surf. Gotta sit that one out.

Now, Sunday the 30th of August isn't great in the morning, but the afternoon shows a promising 7 ft south-west swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 3056 (strong wave energy). Problem is, it's got a light cross-onshore breeze, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but for experienced blokes on the reef at Cape Paterson, that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Not a standout, but a glimpse of what's to come.

The real standout is Monday the 31st of August in the morning. Cape Paterson is a goer. We've got a clean 7 ft south-west swell with a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north-northwest, which for this spot is the business. The water will be glassy, and the combined swell energy is a solid 2103 (strong wave energy). It says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" and I'm not gonna argue. Get on it early. Crowds are possible here so get in the water before the rush.

After that, we drift into a real patchy week. The wind is all over the shop – strong cross-shore trades and onshores – making most days a battle. There's some size, like a 8 ft south-west swell on the 4th of September, but the wind is messy.

The second week's best bet is shaping up for Saturday the 5th of September in the morning. It's over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt, but the models are showing a clean 8 ft south-west swell with a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a healthy 1984 (strong wave energy). It's a big swell though – over 8 ft that morning – so this one is only for the experienced crew. Beginners should sit this out.

Sunday the 6th of September morning also looks okay with a 10 ft south-west swell, but it's a cross-shore wind, so you're competing with a bit of chop.

There aren't many consistent days here, but that Monday the 31st and the potential of Saturday the 5th are the real standout calls.

Rusty.

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