Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for Wategos over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a late burst of energy that could make it all worthwhile.

The outlook kicks off on Friday, July 10th, with a solid 6 ft swell out of the SE, packing a moderate energy punch (871). The morning is clean but the wind is cross-off, so it’s workable. The real highlight is Friday afternoon when the wind swings offshore, the swell bumps up to 7 ft, and it’s forecast to be very good. That’s the clear standout for the first week. The water is sitting right around 70°, which is about average for this time of year.

After that, the weekend drops off fast. Saturday, July 11th, has a tiny 3 ft swell with a long 13-second period, but the wind is messy. Sunday and Monday are flat and not worth paddling out for. The entire middle of the week, from July 13th through the 17th, is a real write-off with barely any energy showing up. A long gap of nothing.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday, July 19th, in the afternoon. That’s the real standout of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy soars to 1775. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is gentle and offshore, making for clean conditions. This one is for experienced surfers only – that size is no joke. The long period groundswell will hold up well at Wategos, a point break, so expect solid, lined-up waves.

Beyond that, the final week of July dribbles out with small, weak swell and very ordinary conditions. A few small bumps on the 23rd and 24th are better than nothing, but nothing to get excited about. The best bet is clear: Sunday afternoon, July 19th.

Remember, the long-range stuff is promising but a bit less certain. Still, that Sunday afternoon window looks like the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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