Surf Forecasts:
Antigues Cape surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Antigues Cape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and we're taking a look at the upcoming swell window for Antigues Cape. Let's be straight up – the first week or so is a bit of a struggle. We've got some small, short-period windswell and messy conditions that just aren't worth paddling out for. There's a real lull here from Sunday the 16th right through until around Monday the 24th of August, with nothing but poor or marginal surf on the cards.
The one highlight, and it's the standout of the whole outlook, is shaping up for Monday afternoon, August 24th. That's when a proper pulse of groundswell rolls in. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the ENE, and the period jumps right up to a very long 12 seconds. That's all the good energy you could ask for, and it's packing some serious punch. What's even better, the wind swings offshore from the ENE at a clean 16 mph. That's the kind of combo that'll have Antigues Cape looking smooth, lined up, and offering some proper waves. Just a heads up, at that size this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners will want to sit this one out. The water is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so you won't need more than a spring suit.
Before that big day, there's a little teaser on Tuesday afternoon, August 25th. The swell drops back to a still-fun 6ft from the east with a 10-second period, and the wind goes totally glassy – absolute dead calm from the NNE at just 3 mph. That's a rare treat for clean, smooth conditions. It won't be as powerful as the Monday, but for a quiet, clean session, it's a solid bet.
After that, it's back to the same old story. From Wednesday the 26th right through to the end of the month, we're looking at weak, short-period east swells hanging around the 4ft to 5ft mark with periods of 7 to 8 seconds. The energy is low, and the wind stays mostly cross-off or onshore. It’s just not going to offer anything worth getting excited about. The last day of the month, Monday the 31st, has a flicker of hope with a 3ft, 13-second groundswell and offshore wind, but it's a tiny swell and too far out to bank on.
So, circle the 24th on your calendar, surfers. That's the day Antigues Cape shows its teeth. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 472 | 393 | 341 | 287 | 294 | 264 | 260 | 190 | 160 | 130 | 169 | 189 | 206 | 239 | 272 | 217 | 181 | 198 | 203 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:17PM0.35m | 7:16AM0.28m | 6:32PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.24m | 6:48PM0.34m | 7:07PM0.34m | 7:33PM0.33m | 8:15PM0.32m | 9:35PM0.31m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM0.16m | 12:13PM0.23m | 2:21AM0.14m | 11:04AM0.24m | 3:33AM0.12m | 4:51AM0.10m | 6:03AM0.09m | 7:01AM0.07m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | N 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 260 | 190 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 119 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 37 | 35 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | N 8 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | N 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | — | NE 9 | N 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 30 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 472 | 393 | 341 | 287 | 294 | 264 | — | — | 160 | 130 | 169 | 189 | 206 | 239 | 272 | 217 | 181 | 198 | 203 | 238 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 487 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 213 | 487 | 875 | 213 | 24 | 875 | 213 | 487 | 487 | 0 | 0 |
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