Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer for Right Point (Cat Bay) over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a Saturday morning start with a 5ft swell from the southwest, but that cross-onshore wind has things messy and choppy. The combined energy is moderate at 911, but the quality just isn’t there. Sunday and Monday morning are much the same story – a bit of swell, but the wind is ruining the party.

Now, here’s the glimmer of hope. The standout session looks to be Monday afternoon, the 31st of August. That’s the one to circle. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, the swell cleans right up, and we’re looking at 5ft from the southwest with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1261, and the forecast says "clean." For a point break like this, that’s about as good as it gets in this window. The conditions are suited for intermediates, and it’s an inconsistent break, so you’ll want to pick your moments. Crowds are possible here, so get out there early.

After that, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. Tuesday the 1st of September gets hammered by a fresh NNW breeze, and the swell drops off. Wednesday afternoon shows some promise with a clean 6ft cross-offshore wind, but it’s only a marginal call. The energy is moderate at 1237, so it’s worth a look if you’re desperate.

From Thursday the 3rd through to the 6th of September, it’s a rough patch. Swell picks up to 7ft and even 8ft, but the wind is howling onshore – strong breeze conditions. That’s big, messy, and really only for experts with a death wish, or honestly, for kite surfers. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing those days.

The second week calms down a bit, but the quality is still lacking. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell stays small to moderate. There’s a brief moment on the 10th of September with a long-period, 17-second swell, but the cross-shore wind keeps it lumpy. The combined energy is moderate (1415), but it’s not clean enough to call a standout.

The 12th of September afternoon has a big energy spike at 2179, but again, the cross-shore wind makes it messy. The 13th sees a 6ft swell with a long 16-second period, but unfortunately, it’s blown out by a moderate onshore breeze.

So, the honest truth: this is a one-hit-wonder forecast. Monday afternoon, the 31st of August, is your best bet. After that, you’re either fighting the wind or dealing with marginal conditions. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – things can change.

Rusty.

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