Cathedral Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Cathedral Rock. This is a classic point break setup, and it’s fairly exposed to a SSW swell, which is just what the doctor ordered. Water temp is sitting at 57.9° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you dip in.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 9th. It’s not a total standout, but there’s a clean 5.2 ft SW swell pushing in with a nice 15 second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a chunky 1387 (moderate), and with a light easterly cross breeze, it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. A solid warm-up for the weekend.

Friday the 10th is where it starts to get really good. The morning brings a 5.9 ft SW swell, still with that long 15 second period, and a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 1343 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 5.2 ft with a glassy offshore wind. That’s a quality day.

Saturday the 11th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a smaller 3.9 ft SW swell but the wind is howling offshore at 15.5 mph from the north, so it’s clean but blown out. The combined energy drops to 643 (moderate). The afternoon gets even windier with 18.6 mph offshore. It’s clean, but the swell is only 3.6 ft. It’s more of a windy, groomed wave than a top-tier session.

Sunday the 12th sees a big jump in size, but the wind turns ugly. We’re looking at an 11.5 ft to 13.1 ft SW swell, but it’s coming in with a stiff 15.5-18.6 mph cross-shore wind. The combined energy spikes to 5374 (strong) in the afternoon, but the conditions are lumpy and messy. This one is for the hardcore chargers only, and even then, it’s a battle.

Monday the 13th holds onto that big size, with 9.8 ft to 11.5 ft SW swells. The energy is still very strong (4791 to 4277), but the wind swings to a cross-offshore, which cleans it up a bit. Still, this is big, powerful stuff – expert territory only.

Now, Tuesday the 14th is a bit of a freak show. The swell peaks at a massive 18.0 ft with a 16 second period from the SW. The combined energy hits a monstrous 24642 (very strong). But the file tells us the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s not a surfer’s wave; it’s a washing machine. The wind is onshore by the afternoon, making it a total mess. Skip it.

Wednesday the 15th is still big, with 9.8 ft SW swells, but the wind is onshore and light. The energy is still strong (4099), but the conditions are unknown and likely poor. Not a great day.

Thursday the 16th is a nice reset. The swell drops to 5.2 ft from the SW, and the morning is absolutely glassy. No wind, clean walls. The combined energy is 1271 (moderate). This is a beautiful, mellow session for a point break. The afternoon turns onshore, but that morning is a gem.

Friday the 17th is a true standout. The morning brings a 7.2 ft SW swell with a 16 second period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 2368 (moderate). The afternoon is even better: 6.6 ft, offshore wind, and glassy. This is the best on offer in the first week. For experienced surfers, this is a no-brainer. Get out there.

Saturday the 18th holds the quality with 6.2 ft SW swells, strong offshore winds, and clean conditions. The energy is solid (1804 to 1462). Another great day for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 19th is a bit smaller, with 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft SW swells, but the offshore wind keeps it clean. The energy drops to 975 (moderate) in the afternoon. A good, fun day, but not a standout.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a write-off. The swell drops to below 3.3 ft, the wind is messy, and the combined energy is weak (332 to 515). Poor conditions. The surf goes quiet for a couple of days.

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