Surf Forecasts:
Caballeros surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caballeros in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caballeros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get the lowdown on what's coming for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead, with a few windows of opportunity but nothing that's going to have you calling in sick. The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out run of small, messy swells, mostly cross-onshore, with a few cleaner moments squeezed in.
The first real chance to get a wave happens on the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. We’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 17-second period, pushing some serious energy (1157). The water temp is a notable 68°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – definitely a wetsuit-thickness conversation starter. Wind is a light cross-on from the SSW, so it’s rideable but not perfect. The break is Caballeros, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent. That long period will be working well here, but it won't be the cleanest due to that cross-on breeze.
The rest of the first week, from Thursday the 10th into the weekend, is a bit of a grind. The swell drops a touch, and the wind stays cross-on or onshore, leaving the surf feeling a bit choppy and weak. The energy readings drop steadily from the 900s into the 400s, and the scores reflect that it’s not really worth paddling out for.
Into the second week, things don't get much better. We see a few mornings with a light offshore wind, like on Monday the 14th and Friday the 18th, but the swell is tiny, around 3ft, and the energy is in the moderate range (741 and 385). It’s marginal at best, glassy but small.
The far end of the forecast, around Thursday the 24th of September, is the most interesting. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period. The energy is climbing back into the moderate range (545), and the wind looks light and cross-on. It’s the best-looking setup in the second week, but we’re a long way out, so it’s a promising prospect rather than a lock.
Honestly, the standout window is that Wednesday morning, September 9th. It’s the biggest swell with the most energy, and while the wind isn't perfect, it's the best we’ve got. Everything else is a case of keeping your expectations low and hoping for a lull in the breeze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 568 | 371 | 492 | 542 | 528 | 520 | 359 | 318 | 294 | 266 | 227 | 243 | 206 | 221 | 263 | 437 | 408 | 643 | 550 | 528 | 513 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.64m | 5:17AM1.00m | 5:28PM0.71m | 5:53AM0.97m | 6:13PM0.76m | 6:27AM0.91m | 6:56PM0.79m | 6:59AM0.83m | 7:39PM0.81m | 7:29AM0.74m | 8:23PM0.79m | 7:59AM0.65m | 9:11PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.19m | 10:33PM0.08m | 11:46AM0.16m | 11:20PM0.10m | 12:17PM0.13m | 00:05AM0.14m | 12:47PM0.12m | 00:51AM0.19m | 1:16PM0.13m | 1:37AM0.25m | 1:45PM0.14m | 2:26AM0.32m | 2:14PM0.17m | 3:24AM0.38m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 254 | 246 | 492 | 542 | 528 | 520 | 359 | 318 | 246 | 266 | 144 | 139 | 108 | 99 | 263 | 251 | 408 | 643 | 220 | 173 | 513 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 |
| kJ | 335 | 290 | 239 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 350 | 250 | 18 | 190 | 96 | 58 | 111 | 109 | 90 | 437 | 36 | 151 | 550 | 528 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 10 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 11 | SSW 21 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 13 | — | S 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
| kJ | 568 | 371 | 4 | — | — | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 36 | 231 | 53 | 45 | — | 11 | 23 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 303 | 253 | 287 | 362 | — | — | 294 | — | 227 | 243 | 206 | 221 | — | — | 228 | 112 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Caballeros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caballeros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caballeros 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 (Caballeros) 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).
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