Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table.

The outlook for Right Point (Cat Bay) starts off slow, real slow. Don’t bother paddling out until later in the week. We’ve got a few swells building, but the wind keeps messing things up. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real flash of hope comes on Saturday the 12th. After a week of choppy, cross-shore breezes and marginal waves, we finally get a clean-up. Saturday afternoon is the standout of the whole run. The wind drops right off to glassy conditions, with a clean 5ft swell from the SW and a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long lines. This is a point break, so those long-period waves will wrap in nicely. The combined energy is strong at 1256, so you’ll feel the push. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, so when it’s on, you get on it. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with conditions this good, it’ll be worth the company.

The next real highlight is on Tuesday the 15th. Another afternoon glass-off with the wind turning to a light NNE breeze, making it dead calm. Swell bumps up to 8ft from the SW, still a long 16-second period. That’s a solid, powerful wave. The combined energy is very strong at 2668. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft on a point with that much push is no joke. If you’ve got the skill, this will be the best session of the whole 16-day window.

Later on the 17th, we get a little tease with a 5ft, 18-second groundswell from the SW on Thursday morning. Combined energy at 1386 is moderate-strong, but it’s a cross-onshore wind, so expect some chop. Thursday afternoon looks a bit cleaner with light cross-shore wind and 4ft waves, but it’s nothing special.

After that, the window closes hard. From the 18th onwards, we’re looking at strong to gale-force winds, big lumpy swell, and blown-out conditions. The 21st brings a massive 12ft swell with a 17-18 second period and strong energy (6788 and 7045), but it’s just too big for this break. Even with offshore winds, that’s expert-only territory, and probably not even worth it.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 12th afternoon is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is the big dog if you’re experienced and want power. The rest is mostly a write-off until the swell gets scary big at the end.

Stay safe, and make the most of those two windows.

Rusty.

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