Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here.

Alright, the outlook for Right Point (Cat Bay) is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a classic waiting game. The long-range forecast has some promise, but the next week is going to be rough and blown-out. The first decent session is looking like it’s nearly two weeks away, so be patient.

Water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

We start off with a real shocker on Friday the 3rd. A huge 12ft SW groundswell is hammering the coast, but it’s accompanied by a near gale cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is extreme (6158), but you can forget about paddling out; it’s completely blown out.

Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are not much better for a surf. The swell drops a bit, but it's still strong with wind and messy cross-chop for most of the weekend. Sunday morning does show some clean conditions with a 7ft SW groundswell (4268 energy), but it’s still only scoring as marginal.

Monday the 6th through to Thursday the 10th sees the swell drop right off to a small 3ft to 6ft range. The winds look more promising, with some clean windows, but the surf is weak. Monday afternoon (6th) offers a tiny 3ft SW swell with an offshore wind, but it’s only good for a longboard if you’re desperate.

From Friday the 11th right through to Thursday the 17th, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds and increasing swell create terrible, messy conditions. We get big, powerful groundswell again from the 12th to the 14th (up to 12ft with energy over 5000), but it’s pinned down by brutal winds every time.

Now, for the highlight. The standout window is Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th.

The best bet is Friday morning, July 17th. The guidance says this spot loves a west swell. The data shows a 4ft SW groundswell (777 energy) with completely glassy conditions. The wave period is a solid 15 seconds, so it’ll have some good shape. This is a point break, and it's a long-period groundswell, so it’ll set up perfectly here. It is inconsistent though, so you might have to wait for the sets, but the waiting will be worth it. Expect some company as crowds are possible here, even on a decent day.

Saturday the 18th will also be clean in the afternoon with a light offshore wind and the same 4ft swell. It’s a solid little weekend for those who can stick it out.

Onto the next week... Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th, the swell is big (over 8ft) and the wind is strong and messy, so forget it. There’s a patch of clean but tiny surf from the 16th, but the energy is weak.

The Friday the 17th window is what you’re aiming for. That’s your wave.

Later, Rusty.

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