Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 5,113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Antigues Cape this week:
The surf forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Antigues Cape in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Antigues Cape. This is a reef break that’s generally a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s inconsistent—so don’t expect it to fire every day. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next 16 days start off with a bit of a dud. Monday afternoon the 17th of August shows some small 5ft swell from the east at a short 8-second period, with moderate offshore wind. The energy is weak, clocking in at 276, and while the call is for “good surf conditions,” it’s pretty ordinary. Honestly, that’s the best we’ve got for a while, and it’s not much to write home about.
Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 22nd of August, the surf is poor. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, period stuck at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross. The energy stays weak, between 175 and 278. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 23rd of August brings a bit of a pulse. The morning is still poor with 6ft from the east and 19 mph winds, but the afternoon sees a jump to 7ft from the east-northeast, 8-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 507, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is our first real standout—clean conditions, decent size, but it’s a bit punchy for beginners at over 5ft.
Now, Monday the 24th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a solid 10ft east swell with a 13-second period—that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The energy is strong at 4668, but the wind is cross-off from the northeast at 16 mph. The period is very long, so this wave will be a bit straight and fast at this reef, better suited for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even bigger, 13ft from the east-northeast at 12 seconds, with energy at 4811. That’s expert-only territory, over 8ft, and the wind picks up to 19 mph from the north-northeast. It’s marginal, but the potential is there for a serious session if you’re skilled.
Tuesday the 25th of August turns ugly. The swell drops to 7ft from the east, but the wind swings south and goes cross-shore, creating a lumpy chop. The energy is moderate at 667, but it’s messy. The rest of the week from Wednesday the 26th to Saturday the 29th is a slump—5ft to 6ft, 8-second period, cross-off winds, and energy between 237 and 348. The forecast calls these “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best.
Sunday the 30th of August shows a bump to 7ft from the east, but it’s still poor with cross-off wind and energy at 542. The run continues into Monday the 31st with small 5ft surf.
Finally, we get a glimmer on Tuesday the 1st of September. Both morning and afternoon show 5ft from the east at 8 seconds, with offshore wind and moderate energy at 404 and 382. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid, clean option for the intermediate surfer, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
The best of the bunch is Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon, with clean 7ft waves and offshore wind. If you’re experienced, Monday the 24th of August offers massive 10ft to 13ft groundswell, but it’s a beast. The crowds at Antigues Cape can be “often” busy, so expect some company.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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257 | 264 | 257 | 224 | 190 | 160 | 157 | 187 | 205 | 243 | 259 | 229 | 201 | 193 | 231 | 215 | 239 | 358 | 507 | 959 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:32PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.24m | 6:48PM0.34m | 7:07PM0.34m | 7:33PM0.33m | 8:15PM0.32m | 9:35PM0.31m | 11:25PM0.32m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:21AM0.14m | 11:04AM0.24m | 3:33AM0.12m | 4:51AM0.10m | 6:03AM0.09m | 7:01AM0.07m | 7:46AM0.06m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | E 15 |
19 | 18 | 9 | 224 | 190 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 12 | — | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 16 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 10 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
257 | 264 | 257 | — | — | 160 | 157 | 187 | 205 | 243 | 259 | 229 | 201 | 193 | 231 | 215 | 239 | 358 | 507 | 959 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 5 | 213 | 213 | 519 | 637 | 213 | 0 | 487 | 487 | 487 | 500 | 487 | 487 | 500 | 0 | 487 |
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Information about the Antigues Cape Surf forecast
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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