Cabarita surf break

Cabarita surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 22 Feb 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
26.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Feb 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabarita in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) 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 0.2m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 26th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 26th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
2
E
2.1
E
2.5
ESE
2.3
ESE
2
E
2.1
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.4
ENE
2.2
ESE
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)77787888910109888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1111421461701721863234344427838261097607515569569441313250599439
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
1.38
12:45PM
1.17
1:46AM
1.37
1:49PM
1.00
3:04AM
1.37
3:17PM
0.88
4:29AM
1.43
4:55PM
0.86
5:43AM
1.53
6:10PM
0.93
6:42AM
1.64
7:06PM
1.03
7:31AM
1.72
7:51PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:55AM
0.35
7:00PM
0.20
8:15AM
0.44
7:57PM
0.27
9:59AM
0.47
9:14PM
0.32
11:37AM
0.40
10:40PM
0.30
12:44PM
0.29
11:52PM
0.22
1:33PM
0.19
12:50AM
0.13
2:13PM
0.11
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-2--2-5-----11951--1-1
Temp. °C242626242527242425232525242423232425232525
Feels °C (?)252826252627262525232323242422222223222323
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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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