Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. We've got one spot on the radar for this forecast period, Right Point at Cat Bay, so let's get into it.

We're looking at a pretty bleak start to the run. From Friday, August 7th, right through to the 14th, it's mostly a write-off. We've got a mix of strong winds and messy conditions that are just not worth paddling out for. The only small glimmer is Friday afternoon the 7th itself – we get a 4 ft SW swell, period of 15 seconds, and glassy conditions with light winds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1054, but it's a short-lived window before the weather turns nasty. That's a brief moment of clean surf, but you'd have to be quick.

Then there's a big gap. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to Friday the 14th, the wind is relentless – we're talking gale-force and strong breezes that are onshore or cross-shore, churning up the ocean. The swell gets big, hitting 10 ft on Thursday the 13th, but it's blown out and lumpy, not for paddling. That kind of setup with strong winds and a beach-point break might be more appealing for kite surfers than us.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The outlook turns around on Saturday, August 15th. We get a clean 6 ft to 6 ft SW swell with a period of 15 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong at 1594, and the conditions are clean. This is the standout of the whole period. The wave energy is solid, the wind is favourable, and Right Point is a point break that handles this kind of long-period groundswell well. The 6 ft size is good for intermediates, and the offshore wind will make for some proper lined-up waves. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Sunday, August 16th, keeps the good run going. Morning brings a 4 ft SW swell with 14-second period, and light cross-offshore winds that keep it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 736, and conditions are very good. The afternoon goes one better: glassy conditions, offshore wind, and the same 4 ft SW swell. This is a classic session – clean, easy paddling, and the point will be holding nicely.

The final week from the 17th onwards is a mixed bag. Monday the 17th has some okay windows with clean conditions in the afternoon, but the swell drops to 4 ft. Tuesday the 18th afternoon is glassy again, with a smaller 3 ft SW swell. By Thursday the 20th, the wind picks up again, so the window closes. The best bet is the 21st of August, with a 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell and clean cross-offshore winds – another solid, if less certain, option.

Overall, the surf is poor for the first week, but the standout is Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August. That's the window to lock in. After that, it's a chase, but there are clean moments if you're patient.

Rusty.

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