Cabarita surf break

Cabarita surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
24.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabarita in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarita over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
8
2.3
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
8
2
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
9
2.2
E
10
2.2
E
10
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
2
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
588
669
599
686
566
509
427
860
885
942
770
602
614
816
1046
980
924
924
804
592
520
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
5
SSE
10
S
10
ESE
0
E
5
SE
5
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
6:45AM1.28m
7:19PM1.51m
7:22AM1.21m
7:53PM1.55m
7:58AM1.15m
8:27PM1.57m
8:35AM1.08m
9:03PM1.55m
9:12AM1.02m
9:40PM1.52m
9:51AM0.96m
10:21PM1.47m
10:35AM0.91m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.25m
12:53PM0.10m
1:36AM0.23m
1:22PM0.11m
2:16AM0.23m
1:52PM0.13m
2:56AM0.24m
2:24PM0.17m
3:37AM0.26m
2:57PM0.21m
4:20AM0.30m
3:34PM0.26m
5:06AM0.35m
4:14PM0.32m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
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5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
3
1
8
1
12
2
1
2
7
4
3
2
2
Temp °C
21
22
22
20
22
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
23
22
21
23
22
19
19
20
20
20
20
21
20
20
21
21
22
21
23
23
22
24
23
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
14
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
8
2.2
E
10
0.1
NE
9
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
2
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
2
8
6
9
1
7
2
6
885
3
770
602
614
816
1046
980
924
924
804
592
520
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
2
8
8
3
1
2
7
6
5
6
7
7
7
10
10
4
3
11
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
3
7
3
7
1
1
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
8
2.3
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
8
2
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
9
2.2
E
10
Energy kJ
588
669
599
686
566
509
427
860
942
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
Distance (km)
19
34
19
19
19
19
123
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
0
0
19
0
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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 16 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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