Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Wategos over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’re in for a long, quiet wait before anything really gets going. The first week is almost a write-off, with barely any swell to speak of. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We kick off on Saturday the 25th of July with tiny 2ft swell out of the east, period a short 9 seconds, and cross-off wind. The combined energy is weak at just 60. It’s surfable but very ordinary. That sets the tone for the next several days. From Saturday afternoon right through until Thursday the 30th, the swell stays below 1ft and often the energy is in the teens or twenties – total flat spell. Not worth paddling out.

Finally, on Friday the 31st of July, we see a pulse of swell come through. The morning has 7ft from the ESE with a short 7-second period and cross-off wind. The combined energy jumps to 472, which is moderate. But it’s short period and breezy, so it’s marginal, maybe a bit choppy. The afternoon has similar 6ft swell. Still not the cleanest.

Moving into the first week of August, the swell drops back. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have 4ft and 3ft east swell, period around 6-7 seconds, with moderate winds. It’s surfable but ordinary. Monday the 3rd morning is worth a mention – 2ft from the ENE, 7 seconds, and glassy conditions. That’s a nice little window for a clean, gentle session if you’re keen on small waves.

Now, the standout. Tuesday the 4th of August morning brings a solid 10ft pulse from the SE with a 9-second period and light cross-on wind. The combined swell energy is a massive 1439 – strong. This is big, powerful stuff, but at 10ft it’s for experienced surfers only. Wategos is a point break, so longer period swells like this can reel nicely, though the cross-on breeze might put a bit of bump on it. The 5th and 6th see the swell drop from 7ft to 6ft, with the 6th of August morning offering the best wind: light cross-off from the SW, 6ft SE swell, 9 seconds, and clean conditions. That one scores well internally.

After that, from the 7th of August onwards, we get onshore winds and the swell fades, with a long 13-second period on the 9th but a cross wind. Not ideal. The 8th of August is blown out by strong northerlies.

So, the standout session is Tuesday the 4th of August morning at Wategos – that 10ft SE swell is the biggest of the period, but it’s only for the experts. For a cleaner, more manageable option, the morning of Thursday the 6th of August with 6ft and light cross-off wind is a good bet. Be aware, Wategos can get crowded, especially on a solid swell, so expect company.

Rusty.

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