Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Wategos. Straight up, it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got plenty of clean, offshore days, but a lot of them just don’t have the swell to back it up. There are a couple of moments that’ll get the heart pumping, but we’ve gotta be patient.

For the first week, from Saturday the 4th right through to Sunday the 12th, the surf is pretty underwhelming. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with moderate to fresh offshore winds. The water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year at 71° – nothing unusual there. The combined energy is weak, reading around 198 (moderate wave energy) on the Saturday morning, but the waves are just too small and the conditions are described as ordinary. It’s a frustrating stretch where the wind is right but the ocean just isn't cooperating. There’s a gap of several days where the swell basically flatlines from Thursday the 9th to Saturday the 11th, with combined energy dropping to zero or a paltry 12.

Then, on Wednesday the 8th of July, we get our first real standout. Wednesday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 10-foot SE groundswell rolling in with an 11-second period. The combined energy cranks up to a huge 1825 (strong to very strong wave energy), and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze. That’s going to produce some serious, powerful waves at this point break, but let’s be real – 10 feet is well into expert territory. This is for big-wave chargers only. Beginners and even solid intermediates should sit this one out. The swell direction is ESE, which is slightly off the optimum NE direction for Wategos, but with that size and a 13-second period, it’ll still have plenty of push and shape. The wind is light and cross-off, so expect clean faces. Crowds are always an issue here, and with a swell this size, it’ll be packed with the local heavy hitters.

After that pulse, we’re back to small and ordinary through the middle of the month. The winds stay offshore or cross-off most days, but the swell disappears. There’s a tiny little bump on Sunday the 12th with 2-foot SE swell and a light breeze, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

Looking further out to the second week, Sunday the 19th of July shows some promise. We’ve got a 5-foot SE swell arriving with an 11-second period and a moderate cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a respectable 607 (moderate wave energy). It’s a much more manageable size, good for experienced intermediates and above. Still not the ideal NE direction, but the wind should keep it clean. Keep an eye on this one – it’s a week and a half away, so don’t lock it in yet, but it’s the best-looking option after that big Wednesday swell. For the rest of the second week, there’s a lot of flat spells and small, weak waves. It’s not looking great overall.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, clear your schedule for Wednesday the 8th of July. That’s the standout. For everyone else, the 19th of July is your best bet for a fun, clean session, though it's a long way off. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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