Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag headed our way for the next couple of weeks. The waiting game is on, but there’s some serious potential if you’re patient.

For the first several days, the wind is going to be the main villain. That northerly flow is going to wreck the shape at Right Point (Cat Bay) despite a solid southwest swell. The water is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. On Wednesday the 19th, we’re looking at tiny, messy waves with a combined energy of 211, so don’t even bother. Friday the 21st sees the swell start to build properly, with 3ft to 5ft of SW groundswell, but that fresh northwesterly keeps it lumpy. Saturday the 22nd gets a bit bigger, up to 7ft from the SW, but the cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. The energy is ramping up though, hitting 1856 by Saturday morning.

Now, things start to look up on Sunday afternoon the 23rd. The wind goes glassy, the swell holds at a solid 6ft from the SW, and the energy is still strong at 1091. That’s your first real window of clean surf, and it’s a good one. Monday the 24th is a write-off again with the wind switching back onshore, but Tuesday the 25th sees a brief window of clean conditions with a cross-off wind. The swell is 7ft on the Tuesday afternoon, with the energy blasting up to 1495. That’s a proper session if you can handle the size.

The standout of the whole run, though, is Sunday the 30th of August. The morning delivers 6ft of clean SW swell, with glassy conditions and a cross-off breeze. The energy is a solid 1534. The break is a point, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. It’s an intermediate spot, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. This is the best on offer, no question.

Looking further ahead, the 28th of August brings a massive 10ft swell with a period of 18 seconds and an energy reading of 8833. That’s a monster, but with the wind onshore, it’s a messy beast. The afternoon of the 28th cleans up a bit with an 8ft swell and lighter wind, but that’s only for the experts.

Into the first week of September, we get another clean window on the 3rd. The morning is completely glassy with 4ft of 17-second SW groundswell, and the afternoon turns offshore. That’s a promising way to end the outlook.

So, overall, you’ve got to sift through a lot of junk to get to the good stuff. The best bet is Sunday the 30th of August, with Sunday the 23rd of August a close second. The long-range look on the 3rd of September is promising but less certain. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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