
Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,093 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Antigues Cape this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Antigues Cape in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cookin’ for Antigues Cape. I gotta be honest with ya, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag – there’s some real potential, but you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments.
The whole pattern starts off pretty flat and sloppy. For the first few days, from Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 12th, we’re looking at waist-high, weak, short-period windswell. The energy is low, mostly in the 100 to 200 range, and the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, but the waves are just gutless and poor. Not worth a paddle.
The first real glimmer of anything happens on Wednesday the 14th. A solid pulse of east swell pushes in, hitting 12 ft by morning, with the energy jumping to 1773. The period stretches to 9 seconds, and the wind is a strong offshore. That’s powerful, clean surf, but the size and the strong breeze – 28 mph – make it a beast. This is strictly for experts. The wave comment says it’s hard to paddle into, and that’s the truth. It’s a standout for size and power, but not for the faint of heart.
Thursday the 15th is still pumping, dropping from 8 ft to 7 ft, with the energy still in the 700-600 range. The wind shifts to a cross-off, so it’s still clean, but it’s big and powerful, so again, only for the experienced.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout, the one you wanna circle on your calendar, is Monday the 17th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6 ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds – proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light breeze from the NE, just 6 mph, and it’s cross-offshore. The energy is still a solid 931. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. For a reef setup like Antigues Cape, that long period ENE swell will line up beautifully. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit should be fine.
After that, it’s a sad fade. Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the forecast (Sunday the 23rd) we’re back to waist-high or smaller, with weak, short-period swell and moderate cross-offshore winds. The energy drops below 300, and by the end it’s under 100. It’s clean, but there’s just no push. A real blank run for the second week.
So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 14th is a big, powerful, offshore day. But for the best combination of size, shape, and clean conditions, Monday the 17th is your window. Don’t waste it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
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127 | 166 | 227 | 247 | 225 | 192 | 180 | 147 | 111 | 78 | 105 | 89 | 127 | 184 | 206 | 286 | 427 | 596 | 1009 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:16PM0.37m | 10:31PM0.38m | 11:57PM0.39m | 5:12PM0.31m | 1:15AM0.41m | 5:13PM0.31m | 2:22AM0.41m | 5:22PM0.32m | 3:23AM0.41m | 5:34PM0.32m | 4:19AM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49AM0.03m | 7:47AM0.00m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 7:20PM0.30m | 9:27AM-0.00m | 8:29PM0.29m | 10:10AM0.02m | 9:27PM0.26m | 10:49AM0.06m | 10:23PM0.24m | |||||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 15 | NNE 8 | N 14 | NNE 13 |
21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 8 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | NE 11 | N 8 | — | N 14 | — | — |
20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 10 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
127 | 166 | 227 | 247 | 225 | 192 | 180 | 147 | 111 | 78 | 105 | 89 | 127 | 184 | 206 | 286 | 427 | 596 | 1009 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 433 | 643 | 643 | 590 | 402 | 855 | 595 | 82 | 213 | 433 | 875 | 399 | 528 | 637 | 399 | 487 | 500 | 638 | 818 |
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The above surf forecast table for Antigues Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Antigues Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Antigues Cape 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 (Antigues Cape) 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 Antigues Cape 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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