Surf Forecasts:
Caballeros surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| 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 have a look at what's on the table for Caballeros over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this isn't the best run of surf we've seen. The swell is coming in from the SSW direction, which is what this spot likes, but the quality is just not there for most of the window. The water is a real talking point though, sitting at a very unusual 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
We start off with a bit of a pulse on Sunday, the 6th. Swell is around 4 ft from the SW with a solid 13-second period, giving us a moderate wave energy (925). The wind is a light cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph, which isn't ideal but it's light enough to keep things from getting too messy. It's a bit marginal, but if you're keen for a paddle, you'll find something.
Monday the 7th looks a touch better. The swell drops a little to 3 ft, but the period stretches out to 16 seconds, and we get a window of light offshore wind from the SW in the morning. That's clean. The energy is still moderate (867). Tuesday the 8th brings a bit more size at 4 ft, but the wind swings more cross-on and picks up a bit, so the surface gets a bit lumpy.
Honestly, the first week is a lot of "marginal" calls. The best of a rough bunch is probably Monday morning, the 7th, with that offshore flow and long-period groundswell. That's your standout. Even then, don't expect perfection.
After that, things fade. From the 12th onwards, the swell period drops right off into the 7-8 second range, which is short-period windswell, and the combined energy drops into the weak zone. The wind is often cross-on or onshore. It's a real struggle for any kind of quality wave. The 14th shows a spike in period to 18 seconds, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft, so it's just not doing much. By the 19th and 20th, we're looking at knee-high slop with a bit of a long-period ghost swell that's not going to break properly.
This is a tough run. If you're dying to get wet, you'll have to work for it. The best bet is that Monday morning, the 7th of September, at Caballeros for a clean, long-period swell. After that, it's a waiting game.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 431 | 380 | 449 | 432 | 489 | 757 | 667 | 557 | 573 | 568 | 371 | 427 | 686 | 528 | 520 | 350 | 295 | 290 | 238 | 245 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:26PM0.47m | 3:05AM0.90m | 2:49PM0.51m | 3:55AM0.96m | 3:50PM0.57m | 4:38AM0.99m | 4:41PM0.64m | 5:17AM1.00m | 5:28PM0.71m | 5:53AM0.97m | 6:13PM0.76m | 6:27AM0.91m | 6:56PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.16m | 10:01AM0.30m | 8:47PM0.12m | 10:39AM0.24m | 9:43PM0.09m | 11:13AM0.19m | 10:33PM0.08m | 11:46AM0.16m | 11:20PM0.10m | 12:17PM0.13m | 00:05AM0.14m | 12:47PM0.12m | 00:51AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 431 | 380 | 230 | 228 | 188 | 757 | 667 | 557 | 573 | 335 | 335 | 330 | 686 | 528 | 520 | 231 | 214 | 290 | 238 | 144 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 188 | 184 | 310 | 432 | 489 | 173 | 140 | 140 | 311 | 568 | 371 | 427 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 350 | 295 | 18 | 190 | 96 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 11 | SSW 21 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 306 | 269 | 449 | 207 | 203 | 11 | 136 | 231 | 11 | 55 | 51 | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | 40 | 67 | 95 | 152 | 161 | 208 | — | — | 253 | — | 245 | 193 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 2 |
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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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