Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a stretch of grim conditions. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to the end of the month, Right Point (Cat Bay) is a write-off. The wind is all over the place – strong cross-onshore, cross-shore, you name it. The swell shows up, especially around Wednesday with some serious size (12 ft and 10 ft) from the SW, but the combined energy figures are massive (5637 and 3466) telling you it’s a raw, messy beast. Not for paddling. If anything, that looks more like a kite surfer's playground. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

We finally get a little window of hope on Friday the 31st of July. It's not perfect, but the wind swings cross-offshore, and those 4 ft SW swells with a 12-second period clean up nicely. It’s marginal, but for a surfer who’s been watching the onshore crap all week, it’s the first sign of life. The combined energy is moderate (388 and 373), so there's some push behind it.

Now, the real standout – and the best bet of the whole outlook – is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is a write-off with a light cross-on, but the afternoon? That’s the one. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 2 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. That period is the key here – it’s proper long-period groundswell, so even though it’s small, the waves will have shape and energy. The combined energy (379) is modest, but on a point break like Right Point, that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s an inconsistent spot, and it can get crowded sometimes, but when it’s glassy like this, it’s worth sharing the lineup.

The first week of August is mostly messy again, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions through to the 7th. There’s a pulse of bigger swell on the 3rd and 4th (7 ft to 8 ft), but the wind is just wrecking it. That’s only for experts who like a challenge, and even then, the quality is poor.

Keep your eye on Thursday the 6th of August though. The afternoon session shows a 3 ft swell from the SW with a whopping 20-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy (954) is moderate, but that period is about as groundswell as it gets. On a point, that’s going to produce some long, lined-up waves. That’s a very good surf window.

Later on, Saturday the 8th of August afternoon also looks tidy. A 2 ft SW swell with an 18-second period and gentle offshore wind from the SE. Clean as a whistle, and combined energy (413) is steady. Another session to mark on the calendar.

It’s a two-week forecast with plenty of wind to dodge, but the glassy, clean windows on the 1st and 6th of August are the clear highlights. Long period groundswell and no wind – that’s what Right Point was made for.

Stay patient, get on those windows.

Rusty

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