Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Right Point (Cat Bay).

We’re looking at a long 16-day window, but things are a bit slow to start. The first real swell of note shows up on Sunday the 23rd in the afternoon. Until then, it’s a bit of a limp start, with a couple of smaller days that aren’t worth paddling out for.

The standout session in this whole period is looking like Sunday afternoon, August 23rd. You’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the southwest, with a long 15-second period, packing a strong 1509 units of combined energy. The real killer here is the wind: glassy, offshore from the west. That’s going to make Right Point incredibly clean. It’s a point break, so that long period groundswell is going to wrap in beautifully, offering some proper waves. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

This break is a little inconsistent, so you’ll want to be patient, but when a set comes through on Sunday afternoon, it’ll be worth the wait. It’s an intermediate spot, so 6ft is a fun size, but it’s not a beginner wave. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Monday morning, August 25th, is another decent shout. The swell drops to 4ft, still from the southwest, with a 13-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. It’s a smaller, more manageable day, but still good fun. The energy is weaker (530 units), so expect softer waves.

Looking further ahead, Friday afternoon, August 28th, has a 6ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, and cross-offshore winds from the SSW. That’s a promising one, with 1712 units of energy. At this range, it’s a bit of a wait-and-see, but the setup is there.

Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, also looks good. 6ft from the SW, 13-second period, and light cross-offshore winds from the SSW. The energy is moderate (1144 units), but the clean conditions should make for a nice session.

Now, a word of caution. There are some big swells later in the run, like the 7ft to 8ft stuff on the 30th, 31st, and 4th of September, but the wind is either cross, onshore, or just messy. For a point break, the setups on those days are more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, as it’s going to be bumpy and blown out.

The second week has a few smaller, cleaner windows, but the energy is lower and the surf is more marginal. The real top shelf is right there on the 23rd.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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