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Cabarita surf break

Cabarita surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 15 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
25.4° 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
ENE
0.8
E
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
2
E
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
3
SE
3
SE
3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)77776677888888881011111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17617916112463611061507117214945140646323716313541801195116711502
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
ENE
0
NNW
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		onglasscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:55PM
0.90
7:36AM
1.49
7:42PM
0.94
8:14AM
1.58
8:22PM
0.99
8:50AM
1.66
8:59PM
1.03
9:24AM
1.72
9:35PM
1.07
9:58AM
1.75
10:12PM
1.10
10:31AM
1.75
10:50PM
1.13
11:05AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:41AM
0.26
2:19PM
0.33
1:25AM
0.20
2:55PM
0.26
2:05AM
0.14
3:29PM
0.19
2:43AM
0.10
4:03PM
0.14
3:19AM
0.07
4:36PM
0.11
3:55AM
0.08
5:09PM
0.09
4:33AM
0.12
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07
Sunset7:46--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1212-5625223--------
Temp. °C272426272528262425252224242322252224252324
Feels °C (?)272629292731292727272223232120221921222121
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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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