Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the lowdown on what’s cookin’ at Wategos for the next couple weeks. It starts off slow, but there’s a big pulse of juice mid-period that’ll get the blood pumping. Let’s paddle in.

Right off the bat, the surf is tiny and not worth rushing for. Saturday afternoon (4 July) we’ve got 2 ft of ESE swell at 12 seconds, but it’s weak – combined energy is only 180 – and just surfable, nothing special. The water’s a mild 71°, pretty standard for this time of year. Sunday and Monday are more of the same, with 3 ft and 2 ft, periods around 11 to 13 seconds, but winds are blowing from the S and SSE at 12 to 19 mph, making it feel rough despite bein’ offshore. Tuesday (7 July) drops right off – swell down to 1.0 ft to 2 ft, and energy’s in the dirt (79 and lower). It’s a flat spell.

Then, hold onto your board – Wednesday afternoon (8 July) lights up. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the SE at 11 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 3094 – that’s a wall of water. Wind is moderate offshore from the SSE at 16 mph, so it’s clean, but at 10 ft, this is expert-only territory. Thursday (9 July) keeps the pace with 7 ft from the SE at 10 seconds and energy of 967, again with offshore wind from the SSE at 16 mph. Conditions are expected to be real good, but it’s still big. This Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning are the standout window – if you’re skilled, get in the water.

After that, Friday (10 July) through Wednesday (15 July) mostly flat or ugly. There’s a little pulse on Sunday afternoon (12 July) – 4 ft from the SE at 11 seconds with glassy conditions, making it clean and fun, but nothin’ huge. Energy’s at 332, so it’s moderate. Monday (13 July) and Tuesday (14 July) are small and choppy.

Lookin’ further ahead, there’s another bump late in the run. Saturday morning (18 July) brings 6 ft from the SE at 10 seconds with energy of 607, and moderate offshore wind from the S at 12 mph – expect good surf. Then Sunday (19 July) holds steady with 5 ft to 6 ft from the SE at 11 seconds, energy in the 860 to 945 range, and clean conditions. That’s a promising finish, but it’s a week and a half out, so it’s not locked in.

The big winner here is Wednesday afternoon (8 July) – 10 ft with clean offshore wind, a proper beast for the experts. And eye that Sunday (19 July) window too.

Rusty.

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