Surf Forecasts:
Caballeros surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caballeros this week:
The surf forecast for Caballeros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caballeros in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caballeros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got conditions that are pretty ordinary. The water’s sitting at 68°F with a massive anomaly of 7°F warmer than normal – that’s well above the long-term average for this time of year. The first proper surf window is a while off, and there’s a big gap of quiet days before we see anything worth paddling out for.
The best bet on offer is the morning of Thursday the 4th of September. Swell is coming from the SW at 6ft with a period of 16 seconds – that’s groundswell, and it’s got some proper energy behind it. The combined energy is sitting at 1636, so the wave energy is strong. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy but it’s not horrible. The break is Caballeros, a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell and likes a SSW direction. It’s advanced and fairly consistent, but expect a few others out there – it can get crowded. The long period means the sets will be well spaced, making it easier to get out the back.
Before that, from the 31st of August through early September, the surf is marginal at best. Small, choppy, and cross-on winds keep it messy. Around the 5th and 6th the swell drops off, and the energy gets weaker, so save your energy.
The second week is looking pretty flat or poor. By the 11th, swell direction switches to the south with a short period of 8 seconds – that’s weak, windswell, and not much fun. The 12th and 13th are poor, with energy dropping to 399 and 189, just not enough to get excited about. The 15th sees a small bump from the SW again, but it’s still marginal.
Honestly, if you’re keen, make the call for Thursday the 4th of September at Caballeros. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best of a pretty average run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 442 | 450 | 355 | 263 | 224 | 432 | 269 | 396 | 665 | 962 | 1050 | 1552 | 1513 | 1308 | 1402 | 837 | 725 | 503 | 380 | 364 | 449 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:06PM0.73m | 7:51AM0.75m | 8:56PM0.74m | 8:23AM0.67m | 9:57PM0.74m | 9:01AM0.60m | 11:14PM0.74m | 9:57AM0.52m | 00:42AM0.77m | 11:35AM0.47m | 2:03AM0.83m | 1:26PM0.47m | 3:05AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.18m | 1:53AM0.30m | 2:19PM0.17m | 2:45AM0.36m | 2:55PM0.17m | 3:55AM0.42m | 3:41PM0.18m | 5:52AM0.45m | 4:46PM0.19m | 8:05AM0.42m | 6:14PM0.19m | 9:16AM0.36m | 7:39PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 442 | 450 | 355 | 147 | 121 | 432 | 94 | 77 | 665 | 962 | 1050 | 1552 | 1513 | 1308 | 1402 | 837 | 725 | 503 | 205 | 205 | 219 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 59 | 51 | 113 | 263 | 224 | 174 | 140 | 396 | 56 | 42 | 39 | 68 | 17 | 16 | — | 58 | 68 | 133 | 380 | 330 | 269 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 11 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 11 | 3 | 11 | 219 | 222 | 9 | 269 | 134 | 102 | 61 | 61 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | 117 | 306 | 364 | 449 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 115 | 124 | 154 | — | — | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 38 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 2 |
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