
Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Blanco in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of small but clean conditions coming up, so don’t sleep on it. The water is sittin’ at a balmy 87°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need much more than a spring suit.
The pattern kicks off on Sunday 12th July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 14-second period, but the wind is messy – cross on Sunday morning and cross-on in the arvo with a risk of storms. The combined energy is moderate (615), but the quality just isn’t there. You’re better off waiting.
Monday 13th July is where it starts to get interesting. Morning brings a glassy 3ft SSW swell (13-second period) and the wind is a pure northerly offshore. The energy is still moderate (580), but with glassy conditions, that tiny swell will be clean as a whistle. It’s a great morning for a longboard or a funboard. This is the standout of the first week – small but absolutely perfect.
Tuesday morning the 14th is similar – 4ft SSW, glassy, and clean – but the arvo gets a southerly breeze that spoils it. Wednesday and Thursday mornings the 15th and 16th repeat the trick: 4ft SSW, glassy, and calm. These dawny sessions are your best bet for the week. The crowds at Cabo Blanco can be a bit of a hassle sometimes, but early doors you’ll have it mostly to yourself.
Into the second week, the pattern holds. Friday 17th and Saturday 18th mornings are glassy with 4-4ft SSW swell – still that long-period groundswell energy (moderate, around 363-496). Sunday 19th morning looks very good again with a 3ft SSW and clean conditions. After that, we roll into a few days of smaller, glassy mornings (3-4ft) all the way through to Thursday 23rd July. The swell period drops a bit through the 23rd and 24th, but the wind stays clean.
Then a bit of a wildcard shows up on Sunday 26th July – a very long-period 19-second SSW groundswell, but only 2ft. That’s a super long wait between sets, but the shape on a point or reef could be something special. The energy is moderate (399), but the wave height is tiny, so don’t expect much power.
All in all, this is a classic small-swell window with dreamy morning conditions. If you want the best of it, paddle out on Monday 13th July at dawn. The second-best is probably Thursday 16th or Sunday 19th mornings. It’s not big, but it’s clean.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
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515 | 425 | 282 | 273 | 277 | 228 | 446 | 408 | 331 | 427 | 318 | 469 | 408 | 434 | 569 | 344 | 454 | 326 | 447 | 420 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:24PM2.88m | 2:10AM2.65m | 2:26PM2.99m | 3:08AM2.83m | 3:23PM3.10m | 4:03AM3.00m | 4:16PM3.15m | 4:54AM3.12m | 5:07PM3.15m | 5:42AM3.18m | 5:57PM3.08m | 6:29AM3.16m | 6:45PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.30m | 8:10AM0.50m | 8:52PM0.15m | 9:10AM0.37m | 9:45PM0.02m | 10:06AM0.27m | 10:35PM-0.05m | 10:59AM0.21m | 11:24PM-0.05m | 11:50AM0.22m | 00:10AM0.03m | 12:40PM0.27m | 00:56AM0.17m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | 12 | 8 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | 8 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
515 | 425 | 282 | 273 | 277 | 228 | 446 | 408 | 331 | 427 | 318 | 469 | 408 | 434 | 569 | 344 | 454 | 326 | 447 | 420 | 350 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 16 | S 6 |
70 | 70 | 47 | 34 | 183 | 142 | 17 | 16 | 91 | 46 | 109 | 48 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 68 | 12 | 77 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 6 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 16 |
30 | 64 | 154 | 273 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 50 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 16 | — | 10 | 17 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 179 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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