Cape Paterson Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Cape Paterson. This is a spot that's pretty sheltered and needs a good SW swell to really fire, so we're looking at a bit of a waiting game here. The water's sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year—nothing to complain about on that front.

The standout window is the first session, Saturday morning, the 15th. We've got a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2338—that's strong stuff. The wind is glassy from the WSW, which is a rare treat here. That combo will deliver clean, powerful waves, but this is an advanced-only affair. The swell is solid, the period is long, so it'll be a bit wally and best handled by those who know what they're doing. It's a beach and reef setup, so that long period groundswell might make it a bit tricky at the beach, but the reef should handle it nicely.

The Sunday morning, the 16th, is also worth a look. The swell has dropped to 5ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and glassy NE wind. The energy is moderate at 1064, so it's a step down but still clean and fun. A good option for a slightly more relaxed session.

After that, things get pretty ordinary. There's a big gap of poor surf from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st, with small, choppy conditions and cross-onshore winds. You'll be fighting for scraps.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a massive jump in energy—we're talking 10 to 12ft SW swell, with huge energy readings like 7482 and 6135. But the wind is onshore or cross, making it messy and ugly. The swell is way too big for this spot, and it's just not going to be clean. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

The second week opens with a bit of hope on Friday the 28th. An 12ft SSW swell rolls in with glassy wind and a 10-second period. The energy is strong at 2870, but the period is short, so it's a bit of a windswell, and it's still big—only for experts. The glassy conditions will make it clean, but it's a heavy one.

Then, on the 30th of August, Sunday morning, we get a nice clean-up. A 5ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, light offshore wind, and a clean look. The energy is 1188, so it's moderate but well-shaped. That's a good one for the calendar.

Overall, the best surf on offer is that Saturday morning, the 15th, for the experienced crew. Keep an eye on the 30th as a promising option, but it's a bit further out, so don't bank on it just yet.

Rusty.

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