
Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, WNW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Blanco this week:
The surf forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Blanco in the next 16 days are 0.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 11 | WNW 21 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 19 | NW 11 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 305 | 27 | 53 | 251 | 42 | 79 | 152 | 39 | 65 | 127 | 30 | 34 | 77 | 103 | 125 | 106 | 101 | 72 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51PM1.58m | 6:42AM1.46m | 7:36PM1.47m | 7:23AM1.35m | 8:32PM1.38m | 8:17AM1.26m | 9:47PM1.33m | 9:38AM1.20m | 11:08PM1.36m | 11:12AM1.21m | 00:10AM1.44m | 12:24PM1.30m | 00:55AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.60m | 1:04PM0.40m | 1:36AM0.71m | 1:50PM0.51m | 2:34AM0.80m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:57AM0.85m | 4:06PM0.66m | 5:29AM0.82m | 5:24PM0.66m | 6:33AM0.72m | 6:26PM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
234 | 255 | 350 | 318 | 677 | 521 | 644 | 477 | 350 | 297 | 293 | 272 | 276 | 280 | 272 | 268 | 205 | 295 | 515 | 441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 21 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 19 | NW 11 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
42 | 305 | 125 | 53 | 251 | 42 | 79 | 152 | 26 | 25 | 127 | 30 | 18 | 77 | 103 | 125 | 319 | 167 | 72 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 13 | WNW 19 | NW 11 | WNW 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 12 | SW 16 | NW 15 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 13 | NW 11 | — | NW 13 |
21 | 103 | 27 | 37 | 43 | 30 | 15 | 26 | 39 | 65 | 37 | 42 | 34 | 16 | 186 | 181 | 106 | 101 | — | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | W 11 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
494 | 11 | — | 49 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 37 | 28 | 7 | — | 7 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 995 | 75 | 13 | 995 | 6 | 93 | 995 | 88 | 84 | 229 | 81 | 201 | 229 | 29 | 84 | 995 | 81 | 172 | 995 | 243 |
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Information about the Cabo Blanco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cabo Blanco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo Blanco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo Blanco 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 (Cabo Blanco) 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 Cabo Blanco 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Piura? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo Blanco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piura, consider staying in Cabo Blanco which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Piura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lobitos which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Talara, La Breita and Marcavelica.










