Cathedral Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here, checkin’ in on Cathedral Rock. This is a point break that likes a south-southwest swell, and the water temp is pretty normal for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about.

We got a bit of a slow start, but once it fires up, there’s some serious juice. The first real action is Saturday, July 25th, with a solid 11.5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is side-shore, so it’s got a little chop. The energy is strong at 3318 (moderate energy). By Saturday afternoon, the swell is still 11.5ft, the wind is still side, but the energy jumps to 5938 (strong energy) – still a bit rough.

Sunday the 26th is better. The swell drops to 8.2ft in the morning, but it’s side-shore. By Sunday afternoon, the wind goes side-offshore, the swell is 7.2ft from the SW, and the energy is 1871 (moderate). The conditions clean up, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout window.

Monday the 27th afternoon is a ripper. The swell eases to 4.6ft, but the wind goes offshore at 12 mph, energy at 714 (moderate). Clean, lined-up waves. For a point, that offshore wind is a dream.

Tuesday the 28th morning has a 6.9ft swell with side-offshore wind, but it’s cloudy, energy at 1359 (moderate). Tuesday afternoon gets a 8.2ft swell, but the wind is side and choppy – not worth it.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is a beast. The morning sees a 13.1ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, energy at 6356 (very strong). That’s heavy groundswell, and at a point, it’ll be a freight train. The wind is side-onshore, so it’s choppy and big. This is experts-only, and even then, it’s a monster. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 9.8ft, but still strong at 4062 (very strong) and messy.

Thursday the 30th is a gem. The morning has a 6.9ft swell with light side-offshore wind, energy at 1387 (moderate). Clean conditions, excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is 5.9ft, still glassy.

Friday the 31st afternoon is another standout. The swell is 8.2ft from the SW with a 14-second period, side-offshore wind, energy at 2876 (strong). Clean, shaped waves.

Saturday, August 1st, is the best on offer. The morning has a 4.6ft swell, but the period is 17 seconds – that’s very long groundswell. The energy is 2329 (strong), and the wind is light and side-offshore. A point break will handle that long period perfectly, giving you long, racy walls. The afternoon is even better with a 7.9ft swell and 16-second period, energy at 3206 (strong), and glassy conditions. This is the top pick.

Sunday, August 2nd, has a 9.8ft swell in the morning with an 18-second period, but the wind is side-shore, so it’s crinkled. The afternoon is side-onshore and choppy. Not the best.

Monday, August 3rd, is a solid call. The morning has a 8.2ft swell with light side-offshore wind, energy at 2726 (strong). The afternoon is the same, clean and powerful. Tuesday, August 4th, is even better – the wind goes offshore in the morning, light, with a 7.2ft swell, energy at 1479 (moderate). The afternoon is also offshore, 6.6ft from the SSW, energy at 1519 (moderate). Both are excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, August 5th, has a moderate offshore wind, 5.2ft swell in the morning, 6.9ft in the afternoon, both clean. Thursday, August 6th, is a gem – gentle offshore winds all day, 5.6ft swell with a 16-second period in the morning, energy at 2063 (strong). The afternoon is similar, glassy and clean.

After that, it fades. Friday, August 7th, has a 8.2ft swell, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) from the SE, not the ideal direction, and the wind is strong offshore – messy. The rest is small and choppy. The 9th of August morning

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