Wategos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Wategos. For the first few days, from Monday the 7th through to Friday the 11th, we’ve got tiny waves – barely a ripple – with a mix of offshore winds but the swell just isn’t there. It’s a real struggle. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real sign of life comes on Saturday the 12th. That morning we see a jump in swell to 7ft from the SE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is solid at 567 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. It’s a bit of a messy, short-period swell, so it won’t be the best shape, but it’s the first proper size we’ve seen. The afternoon drops off to 3ft.

Sunday the 13th is the standout window. The morning brings a clean 6ft SE swell, period 8 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind. Energy is a healthy 368 (moderate). The sea surface will be clean, and for a point break like Wategos, this is your best bet. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around forever. The afternoon holds at 5ft, still clean.

After that, we go back into a slump. Monday the 14th through to Thursday the 17th is mostly small, weak swell – under 3ft – with poor conditions. The wind plays games, but the energy is way too low to get excited about.

Friday the 18th afternoon sees a spike to 6ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 737 (strong). But here’s the kicker: the wind is onshore from the north, howling at 19 mph. That’s going to chop it up and make it messy. This one’s for the kite crew, not the paddle surfers.

Saturday the 19th is similar – 5ft to 4ft from the SE, but still with onshore northerly winds. No good for clean surfing.

The next real chance is Sunday the 20th. A 2ft SE swell, period 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the SSW and clean conditions. The energy is 121 (weak to moderate). It’s not big, but it’s clean and rideable. A mellow session.

Tuesday the 22nd morning is the final highlight. We get a 5ft swell from the north, period 6 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. The combined energy is 304 (moderate). The period is short, so the waves will be a bit crumbly, but it’s the best option in the tail end of the forecast.

Bottom line: The best surf on offer is Sunday the 13th morning with a clean 6ft SE swell. Sunday the 20th and Tuesday the 22nd mornings are the next best, smaller but clean. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly flat, small, or blown out.

Rusty.

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