10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Catanas Point, Luanda, Angola
Catanas Point is a heavy reef break north of Luanda that produces thick, hollow barrels when SW swells arrive during the austral winter. The wave breaks over a shallow reef, demanding respect and experience. When it's on, it's one of the best waves in Angola—powerful, hollow, and virtually uncrowded.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 44/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 31/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 228° is 3° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 208° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 208°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 229° is 4° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 209° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 209°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 12s period
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 254° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (228°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 254°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 232° is 7° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 297° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (232°), size (1.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 297°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 13s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 225° is within 5° of optimal 225°.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 309° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (225°), size (1.1m), or wind (8 km/h from 309°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 225° (SW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 223° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 277° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (223°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 277°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 223° (SW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 222° is 3° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 236° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (222°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 236°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 222° (SW) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 220° is 5° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 1.2m from ideal 2.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 289° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (220°), size (1.2m), or wind (9 km/h from 289°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 214° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (222°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 222° (SW) at 8s period
No alignment: Swell from 0° is outside workable range 200°-260°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 266° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
Poor conditions at Catanas Point. Either swell direction (0°), size (0.0m), or wind (7 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 0° (N) at 11s period
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