Surf Forecasts:
Cabarita surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSE 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 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into the surf picture for the next couple of weeks.
We're starting off slow, with a few days of small, sloppy SSE swell. The real action doesn't fire up until Sunday morning, the 2nd. That's where the highlight is: Cabarita point break. It's a consistent spot, exposed to the SE. Sunday morning, the 2nd, we've got a clean 1.5m swell from the SSE, with a light S cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is 21°, which is just about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (504), and it's looking like a proper fun session. Monday morning, the 3rd, is even better with glassy conditions and a 1.5m SE swell, period around 10 seconds, giving it some real form. The combined energy is strong (554). This is the best of the first week – clean, punchy, and a good size for most.
Then we hit a flat patch. From Tuesday the 4th through to Wednesday the 12th, the surf is mostly small, weak, and messy. There's a brief clean-up on Friday morning, the 7th, with a 1.0m S swell, but it's not enough to write home about.
For the second week, we've got a big one brewing. Thursday morning, the 13th of August, Cabarita gets a 2.0m swell from the S, with a clean cross-offshore breeze, combined energy is strong (638). That's a solid, powerful wave, but it's starting to get a bit big for the beginners. The real beast is Sunday the 16th. The morning shows a 2.5m SSE swell, with a 15 km/h cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a massive 1186 – that's serious power. This is for experts only; it's going to be heavy and powerful. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but with that much energy, there'll be some big, chunky waves to pull into.
So, the plan is simple: get out for the clean, fun waves on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd. If you're a charger looking for a serious challenge, keep an eye on Thursday the 13th and especially Sunday the 16th. The long-range forecast looks promising, but always check the conditions as we get closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 424 | 587 | 362 | 327 | 392 | 468 | 396 | 257 | 90 | 47 | 95 | 108 | 120 | 50 | 33 | 92 | 94 | 208 | 240 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.19m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.17m | 6:38PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 157 | 2 | 12 | 362 | 327 | 392 | 468 | 396 | 257 | 90 | 47 | 95 | 108 | 120 | 50 | 29 | 92 | 94 | 208 | 240 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 9 | E 17 | E 6 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 171 | 253 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 44 | 26 | 36 | 8 | 10 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 42 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 18 | SE 12 | SE 16 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | S 21 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | S 6 | E 18 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 119 | 34 | 36 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 147 | 424 | 587 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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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).
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