Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here, your local surf rat. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, then a big slug of swell hits, but it’s gonna be a windy beast. The first surf worth paddlin’ for ain’t ‘til Saturday the 18th, so you’ll be twiddlin’ your thumbs for a few days. After that, there’s plenty of energy, but it’s a real mixed bag of quality and size.

Let’s break it down. Saturday the 18th, the swell explodes at Wategos (point). We’re talkin’ a massive 15ft of SE swell, with a 10-second period. That’s a ton of water movin’—combined energy is 3659, so it’s powerful. The wind is howlin’ from the S at 28 mph, strong offshore, which makes it clean but paddlin’ out is a battle. The size is well over 8ft, so beginners, stay on the beach. The water temp is around 69°, pretty normal for the time of year. Crowds are always a thing here, so expect company.

Sunday the 19th, still pumpin’ 15ft SE swell, same 10-second period, combined energy around 3450. Wind from the SSE at 25 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean but heavy. Still massive, only for the experienced. The wave comment says “marginal” due to tide, so time it well.

Monday the 20th, the swell drops to 12ft from the ESE, still 10-second period. Combined energy is 2744. Wind is SSE at 19 mph, cross-off. Still big, still clean, but that cross-off angle might make it a bit walled. Not a beginner’s day.

The standout window is Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops to 8ft from the E, 10-second period, and combined energy is 1506. The wind is lighter from the SE at 12 mph, cross-off. That afternoon, the wind drops to 6 mph, and the swell eases to 8ft. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the pick of the week—still solid size, cleaner, more manageable. The afternoon glass-off could be magic.

Wednesday the 22nd, the swell is down to 6ft from the E, 10-second period, with lighter winds. Combined energy is 587. It’s cleaner, smaller, more accessible for intermediates. Thursday the 23rd, it’s 5ft with a light offshore from the S, so gentle and clean. Good for a longboard or funboard.

After that, it fades. Friday the 24th through the 30th, we’re lookin’ at droppin’ swell from 5ft down to 1ft, with periods shortenin’ to 8 or 6 seconds. The wind is light and mostly cross-off or offshore, but the energy is weak—values sink from 287 down to 25. There are a few surfable sessions, like Friday morning with 5ft and glassy conditions on Friday afternoon, but it’s all small and ordinary. The last few days are pretty much flat.

So, the best on offer is Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd—still decent size, cleaner winds, and the swell is droppin’ into a more manageable range. After that, it’s small stuff for the patient ones. If you’re a beginner, wait ‘til the 22nd at the earliest. And if you’re a kiter, that Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th will be absolutely rippin’.

Rusty.

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