Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Cape Schanck area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough start. The first several days are a write-off for paddle surfing. We're looking at a solid gap from Tuesday, July 21st all the way through to Sunday, July 26th with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is just cruel, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and when we do get a bit of swell, it's blown to pieces. You'd be better off staying home and checking the wax collection.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Monday morning, July 27th. The wind finally swings around to a cross-offshore from the NNW, and the water is cleaning up. Cape Schanck is a reef break, so it needs the right conditions. We're looking at small 4ft to 5ft swell from the SW, with a period around 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting at 274 (Monday morning) and 411 (Monday afternoon). It's not going to be pumping, but it'll be clean and rideable. The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Now, if you're looking for the standout window, you gotta set your sights on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning is looking a bit rough with rain and a fresh breeze, but the Tuesday afternoon session is the one. We've got a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a 12-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 4677, which is a healthy amount of power. The wind is from the North at 19 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. Now, this is a big swell – over 8ft – so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand. It's a reef break, and with that size, you need to know what you're doing. Also, keep in mind that Cape Schanck can get crowded, so expect some company.

Looking further out, there's a massive pulse of energy on Wednesday, July 29th with a 13ft swell from the SW and a 15-second period, but the wind is gonna be a problem. It's cross-shore and then onshore, making it messy. The combined energy is a whopping 6580, but the quality just isn't there for a good session. The forecast is a bit questionable for that day.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The best bet on the entire forecast is the Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, session at Cape Schanck. It's a big, powerful, clean swell for the experts. The other slim pickings are the clean but small mornings on Monday, July 27th. After that, it's a mix of big, messy swells and onshore winds that don't look good for surfing, but might be a bit of fun for the kite crew.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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