Cabarita surf break

Cabarita surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 27 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
25.8° 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 Wednesday (Jan 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabarita in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 28th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 28th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 28th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.7
SE
1.7
SE
2
SE
2.2
SE
2
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.6
ESE
1.7
E
1.9
ESE
2
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
2.1
SSE
1.5
SE
1.4
SE
Period(s) (?)12998777779891111101099877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1247497439392373475412317330394415639951819608335211132507235199
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
5
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:41AM
1.41
4:47PM
0.94
5:52AM
1.54
6:08PM
0.94
6:53AM
1.68
7:12PM
0.98
7:46AM
1.80
8:04PM
1.05
8:33AM
1.88
8:50PM
1.12
9:16AM
1.90
9:33PM
1.18
9:56AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
0.24
11:29AM
0.44
10:49PM
0.23
12:48PM
0.32
11:57PM
0.17
1:46PM
0.20
12:56AM
0.09
2:34PM
0.11
1:48AM
0.01
3:17PM
0.05
2:35AM
-0.03
3:55PM
0.02
3:19AM
-0.04
4:30PM
0.03
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--7:43--7:43--7:42--7:42--7:40--7:40--7:39
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
------1-----------1567
Temp. °C222526232425232525232525232627242827242322
Feels °C (?)212424212122222323222524252626233027242322
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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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