Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple weeks for Right Point (Cat Bay). This is a point break that can really turn it on when the conditions line up, but it’s inconsistent and sometimes gets crowded. Right now the water temp is sitting around 56°, which is pretty much average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The forecast starts off a bit frustrating. Saturday the 18th has a clean-up in the afternoon – glassy conditions with a 4 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and light offshore wind. That’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with onshore winds and messy waves. Tuesday and Wednesday stay poor with moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy, choppy surf. Thursday the 23rd gets a big jump in size – 8 ft SW, but the wind is cross and strong (25 mph), so it’s just a mess. Then Friday the 24th stays big but with fresh cross-onshore wind, again no good.

The first real standout comes on Tuesday morning, July 28th. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds) and a strong offshore wind from the SSE at 19 mph – clean, glassy faces. Combined swell energy is massive at 6885. This is a serious swell, well over 8 ft, so this one’s for experienced surfers only. The point should handle that long period well, offering some proper walls. But it’s big and the wind is strong – you’ll need to be on your game. Crowds are possible given the break can be inconsistent, but when it’s this good expect a few others in the water.

After that, conditions drop off again through Wednesday and Thursday with cross-shore winds and smaller swell, but we’ve got another promising window later. Friday the 31st afternoon brings a real treat: 4 ft SW swell but with an 18-second period – that’s a very long, clean groundswell with a gentle cross-off breeze from the SSE. The energy is still decent at 1397. This will be a classic point break day: long, peeling waves with plenty of push despite the modest height. The wind is light, so the surface will be smooth. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday August 1st afternoon holds 5 ft SW with a 16-second period, light cross-off wind – another solid option with clean conditions. Then Sunday August 2nd afternoon is the other big standout: 7 ft SW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze. Combined energy hits 3908. That’s a powerful, clean swell – again for experienced surfers as it’s pushing 7 ft. The point should deliver some excellent waves.

Overall, there are long stretches of poor wind and messy surf, but when it works, Right Point can offer some unforgettable sessions. The two true standouts are the morning of July 28th for the big, clean power and the afternoon of July 31st for the silky, long-period perfection. August 2nd afternoon is a close third. Stay patient, pick your windows, and don’t forget the wetsuit.

Rusty.

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