Surf Forecasts:
Anse de Cabestan surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,027 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse de Cabestan this week:
The surf forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming for Anse de Cabestan over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, the opening days are a total bust. Weak, wind-blown swell and messy conditions. You’ll be better off waxing your board at home until the second week of September, because the real action is a way off.
The standout session is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. The swell picks up to a solid 7ft from the WNW, with a super long period of 13 seconds, packing a combined energy of 1298. The wind is light offshore from the NNE, which is picture-perfect – it’ll be clean and glassy. This is a groundswell, so at a beach break it might jack up a bit straight, but on a point or reef, it’ll hold its shape. This is for experienced surfers only, as 7ft with that power is serious. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves, but with crowds often around, it might get a little busy for a wave this good. The water is about 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The Saturday afternoon drops off a bit, and Sunday the 6th is smaller and cross-off – nothing to write home about.
Then, on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th, we get another solid pulse. A 6ft swell from the west, period of 9 seconds, with combined energy of 475. The wind is light offshore from the NNE again, keeping it clean. This is a much more manageable size for intermediates, and the light wind means it’ll be a fun, tidy day. The break is still fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves, but crowds are still possible.
After that, the forecast falls apart. The wind swings onshore and gets strong, and the swell fades into the second week. By September 10th, it’s down to knee-high junk with fresh cross-shore winds, and it stays poor all the way through the 15th. The combined energy drops to as low as 32, so it’s weak.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Saturday, September 5th, for the big, clean groundswell. The morning of Tuesday, September 8th, is a solid second choice for a smaller, cleaner session. The rest of the 16 days is a no-go, so pick your time wisely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1307 | 1017 | 687 | 275 | 157 | 86 | 63 | 85 | 233 | 152 | 148 | 149 | 263 | 340 | 2027 | 1581 | 1090 | 582 | 250 | 166 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 7:29PM5.19m | 7:48AM4.99m | 8:05PM5.00m | 8:26AM4.79m | 8:46PM4.70m | 9:09AM4.50m | 9:34PM4.32m | 10:02AM4.15m | 10:39PM3.92m | 11:19AM3.86m | 00:14AM3.69m | 1:03PM3.83m | 1:59AM3.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.26m | 1:44AM0.26m | 1:59PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.46m | 2:38PM0.61m | 3:02AM0.76m | 3:26PM0.92m | 3:53AM1.12m | 4:27PM1.25m | 5:03AM1.45m | 5:53PM1.47m | 6:36AM1.59m | 7:32PM1.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 1307 | 1017 | 687 | 275 | 157 | 86 | 63 | 9 | 233 | 152 | 148 | 149 | 263 | 340 | 2027 | 1581 | 1090 | 582 | 250 | 166 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 103 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
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