Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are going to be a bit of a handful – plenty of size but with some serious wind to deal with. The real standout is going to be Wednesday the 22nd, when everything lines up nicely.

Point Cartwright/Secrets (reef and point) is the only break on the menu, and it’s an advanced spot, so this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a decent 3/2mm wetsuit will be fine.

The action kicks off Saturday the 18th with a solid 7ft to 8ft SE swell, period around 9-10 seconds, and moderate wave energy (739 to 1320). The wind is offshore from the south, which is clean, but it’s a fresh breeze, making it a bit of a battle. The swell direction is SE, but this spot really likes an east swell, so it’s not the best angle.

Sunday the 19th sees the swell jump to 12ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period and strong wave energy (2535). The wind is howling at 25 mph from the SSE – strong offshore, clean, but you’ll be fighting to get in. This is big, expert-only territory. The angle is a bit better.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st keep the size around 8ft to 10ft, with the wind dropping to a moderate breeze, but it’s cross-offshore, so still clean. Energy is still solid (1029 to 1812). It’s surfable, but the swell angle is still a bit off.

Now, here’s the one to circle. Wednesday the 22nd, the swell drops to a very manageable 5ft to 5ft from the east, with a 9-second period. The wave energy is lower (337 to 390). But the big news? Wednesday afternoon goes glassy. Zero wind. That’s a rare gift for a point break. The east swell is exactly what this spot wants. The water will be clean as a whistle. This is the best session on offer.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are smaller again, 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays clean, and the swell is still from the east. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th get smaller, dropping under 3ft by Sunday. The wind is light, even glassy on Sunday morning, but the swell is too weak to get excited about. From Monday the 27th, it’s a write-off for nearly a week – tiny waves, poor conditions, and not worth a paddle. The swell finally tries to come back on Saturday the 1st of August, with a 2ft groundswell from the SE, period 14 seconds. That’s a very long period, which often means it’ll be too straight and fast for a beach break, but for a point like Cartwright, it might just offer some clean, long lines. The energy is weak (123) though, so it’s a long shot.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 22nd is your day. The glassy conditions and the east swell at 5ft at Point Cartwright are going to be perfect. The following week is quiet, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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