Surf Forecasts:
Anse des Cayes surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, E swell with 1,215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse des Cayes this week:
The surf forecast for Anse des Cayes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anse des Cayes in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse des Cayes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
187 | 235 | 208 | 173 | 202 | 167 | 193 | 229 | 198 | 179 | 240 | 320 | 328 | 328 | 277 | 292 | 1160 | 951 | 712 | 508 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:35PM0.46m | 3:23AM0.43m | 6:44PM0.45m | 4:24AM0.43m | 6:55PM0.45m | 5:25AM0.43m | 7:06PM0.44m | 6:30AM0.43m | 7:15PM0.43m | 7:42AM0.43m | 7:17PM0.42m | 9:05AM0.43m | 7:10PM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.40m | 11:47AM0.02m | 00:17AM0.36m | 12:17PM0.06m | 00:42AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.10m | 1:13AM0.25m | 1:20PM0.17m | 1:49AM0.19m | 1:55PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.13m | 2:29PM0.32m | 3:15AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
18 | 18 | 64 | 55 | 118 | 108 | 95 | 90 | 82 | 75 | 73 | 61 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 57 | 1160 | 951 | 712 | 508 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | N 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 12 | E 15 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 |
3 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 17 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 7 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 12 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
187 | 235 | 208 | 173 | 202 | 167 | 193 | 229 | 198 | 179 | 240 | 320 | 328 | 328 | 277 | 292 | 280 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 194 | 646 | 4 | 615 | 345 | 330 | 468 | 364 | 330 | 464 | 339 | 4 | 4 | 215 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Anse des Cayes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anse des Cayes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anse des Cayes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anse des Cayes 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 (Anse des Cayes) 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 Anse des Cayes 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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