Cape Barabar Surf Break
Lat Long: 3.42° S 143.64° E

Cape Barabar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Cape Barabar

Issued: 9 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Barabar sea temperature is
29.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cape Barabar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Surf Forecasts:

Cape Barabar surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 581 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Barabar this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Barabar in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Barabar over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.6
E
7
0.3
NNE
9
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
39
202
171
138
183
294
251
229
152
169
93
130
157
222
17
365
186
131
217
287
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
E
25
ESE
15
SE
20
E
25
E
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
NE
20
E
20
SE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:48PM0.75m
2:23AM1.08m
3:35PM0.78m
2:46AM1.11m
5:09PM0.85m
3:15AM1.14m
6:28PM0.93m
3:51AM1.16m
7:35PM1.00m
4:33AM1.18m
8:36PM1.05m
5:22AM1.19m
9:31PM1.08m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.54m
9:41AM0.46m
8:06PM0.64m
10:18AM0.31m
9:04PM0.75m
11:01AM0.15m
10:08PM0.84m
11:47AM0.02m
11:14PM0.90m
12:36PM-0.08m
00:21AM0.94m
1:28PM-0.13m
1:29AM0.96m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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6:26
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6:26
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6:26
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6:26
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6:26
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6:26
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6:26
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6:22
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6:22
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6:22
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6:22
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6:22
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6:22
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6:22
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 mm
—
—
6
2
1
5
3
2
2
1
—
3
—
—
13
3
—
7
1
—
—
Temp °C
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
Feels °C
31
31
28
30
31
31
29
30
30
32
32
30
32
31
31
29
29
30
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.4
N
13
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.5
N
12
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
8
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
18
18
30
11
22
51
294
251
72
152
169
93
130
157
19
17
17
16
131
142
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
14
0.3
N
14
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
14
0.3
N
14
0.2
NNE
13
0.4
N
13
0.4
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
16
33
7
16
33
17
52
39
6
63
61
58
34
33
4
2
2
8
15
8
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
12
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
10
—
—
0.1
N
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
7
7
9
3
7
8
17
16
3
3
6
6
3
2
2
—
—
1
8
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
—
—
1.4
E
8
—
—
—
—
—
1.6
E
7
2.1
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
7
—
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
Energy kJ
50
39
202
171
138
183
—
—
229
—
—
—
—
—
222
573
365
186
—
217
287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Wewak Point
East Sepik
Melekeok (Babelthuap)
Palau
Jailbreak
Sandaun
Karawop
East Sepik
Kavieng Rights
New Ireland
Karawop
East Sepik
Wewak Point
East Sepik
Edmago
New Ireland
Aitape
Sandaun
Moem Point
East Sepik
Tarawai
East Sepik
Aitape
Sandaun
Aitape
Sandaun
Melekeok (Babelthuap)
Palau
Magoos
Guam
Melekeok (Babelthuap)
Palau
Melekeok (Babelthuap)
Palau
Cloud 9
Siargao Islands
Aitape
Sandaun
Double Island Point - North Coast
QLD - North Coast
Tupira Right
East Sepik
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
1571
271
25
800
25
14
791
147
16
49
147
147
1571
1882
1571
1571
2431
147
2703
229
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sepik
Wewak Point
Karawop
Karawop
Forok Point
Forok Point
Tarawai
Tupira Right
Tupira Right
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
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9
6
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8
9
6
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7
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4
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Information about the Cape Barabar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Barabar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Barabar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Barabar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cape Barabar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cape Barabar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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