
Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s period, WSW swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Blanco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Blanco in the next 16 days are 0.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight up – we've got a long look ahead at Cabo Blanco, and honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch. This is an exposed point break that likes a good NNW swell, but we just aren't seeing it in this forecast. The wave energy is weak, with the best we get barely hitting a combined energy of (94), and most days are stuck in the double digits. Water temps are sitting at a very warm 79°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year.
Right now, starting Sunday the 13th, we've got tiny swell – like 1 ft from the NW with an 11-second period – but it's being chopped up by a cross-shore breeze. That combo is giving us "poor surf conditions." This pattern of small, weak, and messy surf just drags on. Monday the 14th is even smaller with a 0.7 ft WNW swell. Tuesday the 15th is a flat spell with no swell height recorded at all.
We see a little blip on Thursday the 17th with a 0.7 ft swell from the WSW, but check the period – 21 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell, which can be tricky on a point. It might wrap in and offer a cleaner shape, but the energy is still weak (94) and the wind is a strong cross-shore. It's not the kind of day you'd paddle out for.
From there, it’s more of the same. Tiny waves, cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, and "poor surf conditions" written all over it. There are long gaps here with nothing to recommend. The 16-day window is looking at a real blank run, which isn't abnormal for this area when the swell direction isn't cooperating.
Honestly, the only standout – if you can call it that – is that long-period pulse on the 17th. For the advanced crew who know Cabo Blanco, it might offer a few clean ones despite the size. But for everyone else, the forecast just doesn't have the goods. The setup looks more interesting for a kite session than paddle surfing with these onshore chops and small swells.
Keep your hopes up though – it doesn't stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. For now, I'd save the wax.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 6 | WNW 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 16 | SW 4 | W 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | W 12 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 20 | W 11 | W 11 |
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30 | 46 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 44 | 42 | 3 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.85m | 5:36AM1.89m | 6:03PM1.79m | 6:09AM1.78m | 6:41PM1.69m | 6:43AM1.65m | 7:21PM1.56m | 7:18AM1.51m | 8:08PM1.44m | 7:59AM1.38m | 9:08PM1.33m | 8:56AM1.27m | 10:35PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.24m | 11:52AM0.16m | 00:05AM0.34m | 12:27PM0.23m | 00:42AM0.46m | 1:02PM0.32m | 1:20AM0.58m | 1:42PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.71m | 2:30PM0.54m | 3:03AM0.81m | 3:37PM0.62m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 11 |
127 | 30 | 109 | 117 | 150 | 171 | 206 | 245 | 209 | 248 | 162 | 142 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 104 | 98 | 90 | 87 | 133 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 23 | SW 22 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 6 | W 11 | SW 19 |
30 | 54 | 34 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 38 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 44 | 42 | 61 | 60 | 66 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 122 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 23 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 20 | NW 11 | W 11 |
58 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 136 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | SW 12 | — |
— | 46 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 13 | — | 10 | 41 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 40 | 8 | — | 130 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 463 | 995 | 25 | 13 | 977 | 29 | 22 | 924 | 84 | 84 | 972 | 84 | 172 | 689 | 75 | 172 | 995 | 229 | 26 | 995 | 29 |
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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.
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