Cabarita surf break

Cabarita surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 04 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Cabarita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabarita sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarita this week:

The surf forecast for Cabarita over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabarita in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarita over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.9
E
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)81514171616995667777888899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4734334540394139479282124176186222303357376432442549
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
5
NW
10
ENE
15
E
5
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:51PM
1.07
10:18AM
1.92
10:38PM
1.09
11:02AM
1.84
11:24PM
1.09
11:43AM
1.71
12:13AM
1.10
12:23PM
1.55
1:04AM
1.10
1:02PM
1.38
2:00AM
1.11
1:42PM
1.21
3:02AM
1.13
2:29PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32AM
-0.03
5:03PM
0.04
4:18AM
0.02
5:44PM
0.07
5:04AM
0.10
6:24PM
0.12
5:50AM
0.23
7:02PM
0.17
6:39AM
0.37
7:40PM
0.21
7:36AM
0.50
8:20PM
0.26
8:47AM
0.60
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46
cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232625242425232526242425232426242626252828
Feels °C (?)232725252526242425252424242326252626262829
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Information about the Cabarita Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabarita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabarita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabarita 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 (Cabarita) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cabarita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Cabarita is 14 km (9 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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