Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour. The forecast is a slow burner for Point Cartwright, with mostly small surf and a few windows of quality.

Starting now, Thursday the 30th morning, we’ve got tiny 2ft waves from the ENE with a weak 7-second period. The wind is offshore from the south at 9 mph, but the energy is low (62). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The water is at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a spring suit.

Thursday afternoon, the wind goes cross-offshore and the swell drops to 2ft, so leave the board in the car. Friday the 31st is similar, with 2ft ENE swell and a brisk 16 mph offshore wind from the SSE. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (89). Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd don’t offer much, though Sunday morning sees a bump to 5ft from the ESE. The period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore, so the energy climbs to 224 (moderate), but it’s still marginal.

Monday the 3rd is the first real highlight. The morning brings 2ft from the SE, but the period is a solid 13 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is 251 (moderate), and the wind is offshore from the SSE at 9 mph. It’s clean. The break is a reef and point, so that long-period swell will wrap in well. The optimum swell direction is E, and we’re getting SE, so it’s a little off, but it’s the best session of the first week. Expect crowds, as it’s often busy.

Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops to 2ft with a 9-second period and light offshore wind in the morning. It’s surfable, but not a standout. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th mornings are glassy with 3ft from the E, but the energy is low (83 and 89). Clean, but small.

Then a lull sets in. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, the swell is tiny and weak, with energy below 90. Not worth it.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are poor, with onshore wind and messy conditions. The swell picks up a bit on the 11th with 2ft SE swell at 11 seconds, but the wind is onshore in the afternoon.

Now, looking at the second week, Thursday the 13th afternoon is another standout. The swell is 3ft from the ESE with a 12-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, and energy at 238 (moderate). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid call for the advanced crew. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the updates.

Friday the 14th morning is glassy with 3ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, but it’s ordinary. Afternoon, the wind shifts onshore and it gets messy.

So, the two best windows are Monday the 3rd morning and Thursday the 13th afternoon. The rest is small and average, with a few clean mornings for a quick, small-wave session. The water is a little cooler than usual, so bring a wetsuit.

Rusty

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