Cathedral Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, let’s get into it. The forecast kicks off this Saturday, August 8th, and we’ve got a solid 16-day run ahead.

We’re talking about Cathedral Rock, a point break that’s fairly consistent. It loves a good SW swell, and the ideal direction is SSW, so everything from the SW and WSW is right in the zone. The water’s at 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

The real standout is Thursday, August 13th. That morning, we’ve got a massive 15 ft swell from the WSW, with a 15-second period pushing a huge amount of energy (15,154). The wind is light and cross-off from the WNW, keeping it glassy. This is expert-only territory – way too big for beginners. It’s a true groundswell, and with that long period, it’s going to be a freight train at this point break. The afternoon is solid too, but the wind swings a little more cross, so the morning is the call.

Next up, Wednesday, August 12th is also a ripper. 12 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and a massive 9,955 combined energy. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean again. This is a big day, but it’s a hefty one for experienced surfers only.

The first Saturday and Sunday (August 8th and 9th) are pretty ordinary. Saturday morning has 6 ft SW swell with a light offshore, but it’s a bit of a messy energy. Sunday gets blown out with 16 mph winds, so don’t bother.

Monday, August 10th has a great morning: 7 ft SW, 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Clean and cross-off. That’s a standout session for the more experienced crew. The afternoon gets ruined by rain and 16 mph cross-onshore winds, so get out early.

Tuesday, August 11th is a solid 7 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, and the energy is moderate. It’s a decent day but not the absolute best.

Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th are the big guns as I mentioned. After that, Friday, August 14th drops to 12 ft, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit messier. Still big, but not as clean.

Saturday, August 15th is a glassy morning with 8 ft SW swell. That’s a beautiful window – clean lines, but the afternoon gets an onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday, August 16th is a bit smaller at 7 ft, with a light cross-onshore breeze. Not a standout, but it’s a fun size.

Monday, August 17th has a glassy morning, 7 ft SW swell, and a 14-second period. Clean and smooth. That’s a great session for intermediates.

Tuesday, August 18th is all about the afternoon: 4 ft SW, but with an 18-second period and a cross-off breeze. That’s a long-period groundswell on a point break, so it’ll be lined up and clean. A sneaky good session.

From Wednesday, August 19th through to the end of the forecast, it’s a steady run of 5 ft to 8 ft SW/WSW swells with mostly clean winds. Nothing monstrous, but the Saturday, August 22nd afternoon stands out: 7 ft SW, 17-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. That’s a beautiful, clean, long-period swell.

The Sunday, August 23rd morning has a 7 ft WSW swell, but the wind is 22 mph offshore. That’s a fresh breeze, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit wild, but for experts, it’s a fun, windy session.

Crowds at Cathedral Rock can show up sometimes, so on the best days, expect a few heads out. The spot is fairly consistent, so there’s always something to ride.

If I had to pick the absolute best: Thursday, August 13th morning is the king, and Monday, August 10th morning is a very close second.

Rusty

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