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).

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window starts off pretty rough. For the first week and a half, it’s a real battle. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just not there. We’ve got a few days of moderate swell, around 6 ft to 6 ft, but the wind messes it up, creating chop and lumpy conditions. The combined energy hits 1861 (moderate) on Thursday afternoon, the 30th of July, but with cross-shore winds, it’s just a messy, frustrating session. There’s a glimmer of hope on Friday morning, the 31st of July, with a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, but the swell is tiny at 4 ft and the combined energy is only 342 (weak) – it’s a marginal call, and the tide could be a factor. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The long-range forecast, though, is where the story gets interesting. We’ve got a gap of quiet, poor conditions until we hit Monday, the 10th of August. The morning and afternoon look glassy – that’s right, glassy! Wind is only 3 mph, and it’s coming from the NNW and then from the SE. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 4 ft, but with a long period of 17 and 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and at a point break like this, that long period will wrap in nicely. The combined energy is 562 and 613 (weak), but it’s the cleanest window we’ve seen. This is a solid beginner-friendly option, but don’t expect big barrels.

Now, here’s the standout. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, the 11th of August. The afternoon session is the one. We’re looking at a 12 ft swell from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 6236 (very strong). The wind is a light cross from the NNE at 3 mph. This is a big, powerful swell. For Right Point, that’s a lot of water. The forecast is saying it might be too big for this break, which means it’s going to be a beast. Only for experienced surfers. The morning is also big at 10 ft, but the afternoon is the real winner. The crowds are mentioned as "sometimes" here, so you might have some company, but with a swell this size, the pack will thin out. For the experts out there, this is the best on offer.

Following that, the 12th of August still has solid 10 ft and 8 ft swell, but the wind turns cross-onshore, and the quality drops. It’s still big, but it’s going to be lumpy.

So, to wrap it up: a long, slow start with a few marginal windows, but the real prize is that Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of August. That’s a session you won’t forget.

Rusty.

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