Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next couple of weeks. The water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Right then, the outlook starts off a bit average, but there's some promise if you're patient. The first few days are a write-off, with a lumpy 7ft cross-shore chop on Saturday the 4th of July. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 5th sees a shift. The swell drops slightly but the wind goes clean with a cross-off breeze. We've got a solid 7ft to 7ft SSW groundswell with a long period of 17 seconds. The wave energy is pumping hard (4540 in the morning, 2932 in the afternoon). This is serious stuff – at over 7ft, it's for experienced surfers only. The long period means better shaped waves and longer lulls, which makes it easier to get out, but at a point break like this, it'll be setting up nicely.

Monday the 6th is a real standout in the first week. The swell drops to a more manageable 3ft to 4ft from the SW, but the period is still a solid 14-15 seconds, keeping the wave quality high. The real magic is Monday afternoon: glassy conditions, no wind, just you and the ocean. The combined energy is moderate (407), but with glass, it'll be pristine. This is the pick of the early run for a cleaner, more user-friendly wave.

Tuesday the 7th offers a nice window too, especially the afternoon with a clean 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and gentle offshore wind from the ESE. The energy is moderate (567), and crowds are possible at this spot.

Wednesday the 8th ramps up again. The morning sees a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, channelling massive energy into the bay (1678). The afternoon is even better for experienced crews: 5ft, 18-second period, glassy conditions. Excellent surf conditions are forecast, but at this size and with that period, it's for the experts. This is a true standout – the best raw power of the outlook.

After Wednesday, the quality drops off. Thursday the 9th has a cleaner afternoon with glassy 4ft surf, but it's smaller. From Friday the 10th onwards, we hit a long gap of poor conditions. The swell stays small and the wind turns ugly, with strong onshore breezes and rain. From the 11th of July right through to the 13th, it's all poor surf with cross-onshore slop and tiny waves. The 14th of July sees a couple of 7ft SW swells return, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and a tough paddle.

The second week picks up again on the 15th of July with a 7ft SW swell and a clean cross-off breeze, but it's still messy. The 16th of July has clean offshore winds on the afternoon with a 6ft SW swell, but again, it's marginal. The best of the late run is on Friday the 17th of July: gentle offshore winds, a clean 4ft to 3ft SW swell, and moderate energy (511 to 330). It's not a monster, but it'll be fun and rideable. After that, the 18th and 19th are back to small and blown out.

So, the standout is Wednesday the 8th of July afternoon for the experienced surfers – glassy, powerful, long-period groundswell. For a more relaxed session, Monday the 6th of July afternoon is your best bet with clean glass and a friendly size.

Rusty.

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