Cathedral Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s comin’ our way.

This stretch is all about one spot: Cathedral Rock. And honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner, but when it fires, it fires big. The first few days are a write-off, but once we get past that, there’s some serious power on the way.

The opening act on Monday, the 10th, is a no-go. Strong cross-on wind and messy surf, so don’t even bother paddling out. That’s the price of waiting for the good stuff.

The real run kicks off on Tuesday, the 11th, with a morning window worth getting up for. The wind goes clean, light cross-off, and the swell is solid 7 ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. The water temp is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year. This is top-notch for experienced surfers – the long period means the lines will have plenty of punch.

Tuesday afternoon dips a little, but Wednesday, the 12th, is where you clear your calendar. The morning has a 10 ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, but the wind is a bit cross. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-off breeze. That is the standout of the week. The size is up there, so this is one for the experienced crew.

Thursday, the 13th, stays big. The morning is 12 ft and clean with cross-off wind, but Thursday afternoon is the real monster: 15 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period. That’s a lot of ocean moving. The wind is light, so it’ll be lined up, but at that size, it’s expert-only territory.

Friday, the 14th, keeps the swell in the 12 ft to 13 ft range, but the wind turns more onshore and cross-on, so the quality drops.

Saturday, the 15th, and Sunday, the 16th, see the swell backing off to 7 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is mostly onshore, making it tricky.

The second week starts to clean up. Monday, the 17th, is a glassy morning with 6 ft from the SSW. That’s a beautiful window for a surf. Tuesday, the 18th, is even better with 5 ft to 6 ft, clean, and light offshore wind from the north. These are the days to lock in if you missed the big stuff.

The end of the run fades out. From Wednesday, the 19th, through Friday, the 21st, the swell drops to 3 ft to 4 ft, but it stays clean. Fun little waves, but not the big show.

Then there’s a real gap. Saturday, the 22nd, is almost flat with a tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swell and a weird 24-second period. The wind is strong cross-off, so it’s not worth the paddle.

A new pulse arrives Sunday, the 23rd, with 5 ft clean waves, and then Monday, the 24th, and Tuesday, the 25th, bring back the proper size. 6 ft to 8 ft with clean offshore flow. That’s a promising way to finish the run.

If you’re chasing the best of the best, it’s Wednesday afternoon, the 12th, and Thursday afternoon, the 13th, for the big, powerful groundswell. For the cleanest, most manageable waves, lock in Tuesday, the 18th. Crowds are possible at Cathedral Rock, so keep an eye out.

Rusty.

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