Right Point (Cat Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window for Right Point (Cat Bay) is a tough one to write. We’ve got a whole lot of wind and messy conditions to work through before we see any real reward.

The overall pattern is pretty ordinary for a while. We’ve got a solid amount of swell in the water, especially from around Thursday the 23rd of July through to the end of the month, with combined wave energy readings climbing into the thousands (2278) and even hitting a massive 9295 on Friday the 24th. But here’s the kicker – the wind is all wrong. It’s mostly cross-onshore, blowing 15 to 31 mph, and that’s just going to chop everything up into a mess. For a point break like Right Point, that’s a real shame. The surf conditions are rated poor right through that period, and with a swell up to 12 ft, that’s only for the experts anyway, and even then it’s blown out.

There’s a bit of a gap in the good stuff. From now until the end of July, you’re looking at a solid 10 days of no real recommendations. The winds are just too strong and from the wrong direction. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Now, the standout window, and I mean the only one worth getting excited about, is right at the tail end of the forecast. We’re talking about Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning and afternoon both show “expect good surf conditions.” The swell is small, only 2 ft to 2 ft, coming from the SW with a very long period of 20 to 21 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap nicely into the point. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south at 9 mph, which means clean, glassy faces. The combined energy is moderate (488 to 609). For a spot that’s tagged as “inconsistent,” this is a real treat. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early. The swell direction is a good match for the optimum.

If you’re a kite surfer, the big, windy, messy days from the 23rd to the 25th might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

So, in short: sit tight through the first two weeks. The only real call is Wednesday the 5th of August – small, clean, and perfect for a point break. It’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in, but it’s the only one on the cards.

Rusty.

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