Cathedral Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s talk surf. This is Rusty, and we’ve got a run coming up for Cathedral Rock that’s got some real juice.

We start with a bit of a slow one. Wednesday the 19th has a light rain and a northerly offshore wind at 16 mph, with a 3ft SSW groundswell on a 15-second period. The wave energy is 311, so it’s weak, but it’s a clean start. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Thursday the 20th picks up. The swell is 3ft-4ft from the WSW, 13-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 9 mph. Energy jumps to 572-659, moderate. Clean lines.

Then, Friday the 21st is the standout of the first week. Morning has a 6ft WSW groundswell, 15-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 1570 – strong. By the afternoon, the swell hits 8ft, same direction, 14-second period, with a light breeze. Energy is 4438. This is powerful, for experienced surfers only – over 8ft, it’s expert territory. The long period (15 seconds) will give you nice, lined-up waves at this point break. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Saturday the 22nd gets messy. The swell is 10ft in the morning, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it marginal. Energy is still huge, but the chop will be a problem.

Sunday the 23rd bounces back. A 8ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 3303. The morning is clean, and by the afternoon, the wind drops to just 3 mph from the NW, glassy. That’s a beautiful session for experienced surfers. The swell is 7ft-8ft, too big for beginners.

Monday the 24th is a step down – the swell drops to 6ft-7ft, but the wind is cross-shore in the afternoon, marginal.

Tuesday the 25th is a washout. Onshore winds from the SSE up to 13 mph, poor surf.

Now, a long-range gem. Wednesday the 26th is a nice surprise. The swell is 4ft-5ft from the WSW/SW, with a 12-14 second period, and a light offshore breeze from the N/NW at 6 mph. Energy is 1054-722, moderate. The morning is clean. This is a good, solid day for intermediates and up. Crowds are possible.

Thursday the 27th is mixed with a moderate cross-offshore wind and marginal conditions, with the swell at 5ft-5ft.

Then, Friday the 28th is a massive swell – 13ft from the WSW, 15-16 second period, but the wind is onshore from the S/SSW at 13-16 mph. Energy is 11946-11968 – very strong, but the wind is trash. This is a kite-surfing setup, not for paddling.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are messy with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell is still 7ft-7ft, but not clean.

And finally, Monday the 1st of September is a beauty. The morning is glassy – wind from the ENE at 3 mph – with a 7ft SW groundswell on a 14-second period. Energy is 1732, strong. The afternoon is also glassy with a 6ft swell. That’s clean, lined-up, for experienced surfers. The long period (14 seconds) will be best at this point break. Crowds are possible.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd of September is glassy in the morning with a 5ft swell, but turns onshore. Thursday the 3rd has a 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but a light cross-onshore wind, marginal.

So, the best bets are Friday the 21st and Monday the 1st of September. Both have clean, offshore or glassy wind, strong groundswell, and good energy. The 21st is for the big-wave crew, and the 1st of September is a bit more manageable but still for experienced surfers. The long-range call on the 1st is promising, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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