Surf Forecasts:
Cabarita surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with E swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarita in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet. Let’s break down Cabarita for the next couple of weeks.
This is a point break that likes a bit of SE swell to get going properly. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for the season, so you won’t be freezing.
The first week is a bit of a slog. From Saturday the 8th right through to Wednesday the 13th, it’s mostly small, weak, and wonky. You’ll see waves around 2 to 3 feet, with the combined energy between 155 and 249 (moderate), but the wind is all over the place – cross-on, cross-off – and the periods are short, 8 to 9 seconds. It’s surfable, but not worth rushing out for. The only bright spot in that stretch is Tuesday morning the 11th: glassy, with 3 feet of ENE swell, but the energy is weak (103) and the waves are small. Good for beginners, not for anyone after a proper session.
The big one is Friday the 14th of August. That morning is the real deal. You’re looking at a clean 4 feet from the SSE, which is right in the sweet spot for direction, with a 10-second period giving it some punch. The combined energy hits 595 (strong). A light south breeze gives you cross-off wind, so it’ll be clean and peeling. That’s the day to circle. Crowds are likely, so be there early.
After that, it’s a bit hit and miss. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th have clean mornings, but the swell drops to 3 feet and the energy is moderate. Monday the 17th has a morning window with 5 feet from the east, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a mess. From the 18th to the 23rd, it’s mostly marginal. You’ll see some clean cross-off wind, but the swell is small, around 3 to 4 feet, and the energy is mostly under 300. The 21st and 23rd have a bit more size (4 feet) from the SSE with better periods (8-10 seconds) and clean wind, but it’s a long way out and not a guarantee.
So, the first week is a dud. Friday the 14th is your best bet. After that, the 21st and 23rd are worth a look, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 146 | 146 | 191 | 119 | 96 | 103 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 61 | 61 | 49 | 407 | 322 | 363 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | 8:51AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:40AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 64 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 146 | 146 | 119 | 206 | 79 | 103 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 29 | 61 | 61 | 49 | 407 | 322 | 363 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | S 9 | NNW 5 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 45 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 119 | 96 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 85 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 43 | 243 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 13 | SW 5 | NE 7 | — | S 8 | S 9 | SE 11 | NE 11 | S 9 | N 10 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 39 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | SW 5 | — | NNE 6 | W 2 | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 5 | WSW 3 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 94 | 191 | 250 | 6 | — | 25 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 47 | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 193 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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