Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

Right now, the surf outlook for Right Point (Cat Bay) is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of decent swell rolling in, but the wind and conditions are going to play a major role in whether it’s actually worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is going to be Thursday morning, 16 July. Swell is a clean 6 ft from the SW, and with a 15-second period, that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping at 1460 (moderate-strong), and the wind is a light cross-off breeze, so the face should be clean and lined up. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely – it’s not going to close out like a beachie. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and it’s worth noting that it’s inconsistent, so you might wait a bit for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible here. This is the standout.

Thursday afternoon, 16 July is still fun with the same 6 ft SW swell, but the wind swings cross, and the rating drops a touch. Still a good option if you miss the morning.

Friday morning, 17 July sees the swell drop to 5 ft, still a solid 16-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the NNW, making it a bit choppy. Not worth the drive unless you’re desperate.

Saturday afternoon, 18 July is a glassy session with 4 ft SW swell – the combined energy is 586 (moderate). It’s small, but glassy conditions mean you could get some fun ones. Not a standout, but a nice little session.

Now, after that, there’s a long gap. From Sunday, 19 July through to Wednesday, 22 July, the swell drops to under 3 ft and the wind is onshore or cross-on from the NNW, making it mostly poor. Don’t bother.

Then we get a pulse of bigger swell around Thursday, 23 July – 5 ft in the morning, building to 8 ft in the afternoon from the WSW, with a 15-second period. The energy jumps to 5477 in the afternoon (strong), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. This is big, and at 8 ft, it’s only for experienced surfers. The quality is marginal due to the chop.

Friday morning, 24 July is a better bet for the big stuff – 7 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy is 1772 (moderate-strong). The waves will have some shape, but the wind is slightly cross, so it’s not perfect. Still, for the experienced crew, this is a solid session.

After that, the swell drops off again, and the wind stays messy. Tuesday morning, 28 July has a small, clean option with 4 ft SW swell and light cross-off winds – the energy is 339 (weak). It’s clean, but tiny. Not a standout.

So, to sum it up: Thursday morning, 16 July is the one to circle. After that, Friday morning, 24 July is the next best for the bigger, more powerful swell, but it’s for the experienced paddlers. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off, with a few small, clean windows that are only worth a look if you’re local and bored.

Rusty.

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