Surf Forecasts:
Caballos surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caballos this week:
The surf forecast for Caballos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caballos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caballos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, this isn’t one of those periods where you’re checking your phone every five minutes to see if it’s come good. We’ve got a long stretch of so-so conditions, so we need to pick our moments.
Looking at the whole run, there’s a persistent cross-offshore wind from the east that’s just killing the shape. The swell direction is mostly from the ENE, and while the energy sits in the moderate range, the quality just isn’t translating into anything worth paddling out for. The forecast is pretty clear: “poor surf conditions” is the repeated story. Periods are short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s a lot of bumpy, weak lines. There’s a bit more energy on the 30th of July with swell hitting 5 ft and a combined energy of 245 and 251, but the cross-off wind keeps it a messy affair. Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a tough watch. The water temperature is around 84 °F, which is about normal for the time of year.
Now, about the only standout break mentioned here: Caballos. It’s an advanced reef break, so it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s inconsistent and can get busy sometimes. The optimum swell direction is from the north, but the entire forecast shows swells from the ENE or E. That’s a problem. We never get the direction it really wants.
The closest thing to a *maybe* is on the 30th of July. The swell touches 5 ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds and solid energy (245 and 251). The wind is still cross-offshore at 15-19 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the most push we get. It’s still only a 0/10 on the quality score, so expectations should be flat. For the second week, after the 1st of August, the swell drops off and gets very weak (energy down to 12-16), so that’s a dead period.
In short, there’s no “go now” call. The entire 16-day window is a blank run for quality surf. If you’re desperate, the 30th of July has the most size, but it’s a cross-off day at an inconsistent reef. The forecast could change, but as it stands, you might be better off waiting for the next system.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 121 | 151 | 176 | 104 | 215 | 140 | 143 | 99 | 83 | 109 | 94 | 85 | 22 | 46 | 101 | 181 | 267 | 245 | 251 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54PM0.42m | 5:11AM0.22m | 7:44PM0.44m | 6:10AM0.22m | 8:27PM0.45m | 7:04AM0.22m | 9:06PM0.45m | 7:54AM0.23m | 9:41PM0.45m | 8:40AM0.24m | 10:13PM0.45m | 9:24AM0.26m | 10:43PM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM0.19m | 11:57AM-0.01m | 2:37AM0.18m | 12:45PM-0.02m | 3:18AM0.17m | 1:30PM-0.02m | 3:50AM0.16m | 2:14PM-0.02m | 4:17AM0.15m | 2:56PM-0.02m | 4:41AM0.14m | 3:38PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 10 | N 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 123 | — | 82 | 172 | 140 | — | 99 | 83 | — | 94 | 37 | 22 | 46 | 23 | 1 | 202 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | ENE 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 24 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 121 | 151 | 176 | 104 | 215 | — | 143 | — | — | 109 | — | 85 | 34 | 75 | 101 | 181 | 267 | 245 | 251 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 845 | 67 | 134 | 132 | 415 | 55 | 344 | 2 | 55 | 120 | 2 | 114 | 1328 | 2 | 55 | 55 | 16 | 447 | 123 | 76 |
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The above surf forecast table for Caballos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caballos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caballos 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 (Caballos) 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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