Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Wategos over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the good news is there's plenty of swell on the horizon, but we've got a serious wait on our hands. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off. From now until around Thursday the 17th, the surf is tiny – we're talking knee-high dribble at best, with a combined energy that's barely registering (16 on the scale). The wind is mostly cross-off or strong offshore, which would be great if there was any wave to ride, but there isn't. It's a frustrating start.

Then, things get interesting. Friday the 17th, the swell finally kicks in. We're looking at a solid 8ft groundswell from the southeast, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps to a solid 656, and we've got fresh offshore winds. This is going to be a big, powerful wave, but at that size, it's definitely one for the experienced crew only. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. The real standout, though, is the weekend. Saturday the 18th sees the swell building to 10ft, and by Sunday the 19th, it's a massive 15ft from the ESE with a combined energy reading of 3872! That's a serious amount of ocean moving. The wind goes cross-off, so it won't be as clean, but the power is undeniable. This is only for the absolute experts.

The real prize might be the following week. Let's talk about the highlight: Monday the 20th afternoon. The swell drops back to a manageable 10ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, but the wind swings offshore and we get a moderate offshore breeze. The wave energy is still very strong (2040), so there's plenty of grunt, but the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and it's the best window of quality you'll see in this forecast.

Tuesday the 21st is also very good, with 7ft of E swell and a gentle breeze keeping things clean. The swell hangs around at 7ft for the next few days, with a long 12-second period starting to show up on Thursday the 23rd. That long period will make for some lined-up sets, but at a point break like Wategos, it could be a bit straight. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, so the quality stays high. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th look like excellent, clean days with 5ft to 7ft of ESE swell and light winds. The crowd factor is a bummer – Wategos is *always* busy, so expect a packed lineup, especially on a weekend.

After that, the swell slowly fades into the next week. By Tuesday the 29th, we're back to small, weak waves around 2ft with a combined energy of just 95, so we're looking at another flat spell to finish the 16-day run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total dud, but the second week has some serious juice. The best of the bunch is the Monday the 20th afternoon and the Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. If you're an expert, the big Sunday the 19th is a monster, but it's raw and cross-off. For everyone else, aim for that middle week with the offshore winds. It's a long wait, but it'll be worth it.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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