Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.

First up, Wategos is a point break that’s super consistent, so we’re not twiddling our thumbs. But the 16-day outlook has a real mixed bag, and it’s a slow start. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

The first run of decent surf doesn’t kick in until Saturday the 18th of July. It’s a bit of a wait. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is offshore, but it’s a strong breeze at 25 mph. That’s going to rip the faces clean, but paddling out is going to be a proper battle. The combined energy is moderate at 539. The swell jumps up to 10ft by Saturday afternoon, with a 11-second period, which is a longer period groundswell, bringing more power. The energy is strong at 1714, but this size is expert territory only. The wind holds offshore, but still strong at 28 mph. The conditions are marginal, so it’s not a standout.

Sunday the 19th drops a 12ft swell from the SE, with a 9-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong, hitting 2226 in the morning. This is big, raw, and messy. The wind isn’t perfect, and the period is short, so it’s a grinding, lumpy mess. This is more of a kite-surfing kind of day than a paddle-surfing one, to be honest.

The best of the whole run looks like Wednesday the 22nd of July. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the E, with a 9-second period. The wind is light, a cross-off breeze at just 6 mph. The energy is a moderate 381. Thursday the 23rd is also a good shout, with a 4ft swell from the E, and a 9-second period, with a light offshore wind. The energy is 233. These days offer clean, surfable waves without the howling wind or massive size. Not the biggest, but the quality is there.

After the 23rd, the swell fades out fast. From Friday the 24th onward, we’re looking at wave heights dropping from 3ft down to 0.7ft by the end of the month. The winds are light or glassy, but there’s just no energy in the water. The combined energy drops into the double digits, which is weak. It’s a dry spell that lasts for the rest of July and into the start of August. There’s nothing to chase.

So, the standout window is Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of July. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session without the drama.

Rusty.

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