Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 26s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 26s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 26s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s Rusty again. Let’s break down Cabo Blanco in feet and miles.
The first couple of days are a bit flat and messy. Thursday the 23rd is a washout: a 3ft SSW swell with only 7 seconds, bumpy cross-shore wind, and weak energy (181). The water is 87°F, which is more than 4°F warmer than normal – that’s really unusual, feels like a hot tub. Thursday afternoon drops to 1ft but the period jumps to 26 seconds – that’s a super long, slow groundswell that won’t really shape up well here.
The first real clean session is Friday morning, July 24th. Glassy, 2ft from the SSW at 24 seconds, moderate energy (587). Silky smooth, but small.
The standout is Monday morning, July 27th. Dead calm, glassy, 3ft SSW swell at 19 seconds. The energy is strong (904). The water is still much warmer than normal. Clean, lined up, and if you get there early, you might beat the crowds that often show.
Tuesday morning, July 28th is the best of the whole run. Swell hits 4ft from the SW, 18 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind from the ESE. That’s excellent, clean, punchy surf. Very strong energy (1089). Not for beginners – 4ft is solid intermediate to expert territory.
The rest of the first week keeps morning glass, but afternoons get stormy with cross-on winds. The second week sees the swell drop to 2ft – 3ft, with mornings staying glassy or light. Worth a paddle on the mornings of August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Late in the second week, Friday morning, August 7th is a gem: glassy, 3ft from the SSW, 15 seconds, energy at 645 – a clean, smooth groundswell for a chill session.
Bottom line: Tuesday morning, July 28th is the one to circle. After that, it’s a slow fade into small but clean morning glass. The afternoons are a lost cause with storms.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 171 | 99 | 487 | 271 | 799 | 467 | 490 | 863 | 518 | 719 | 781 | 535 | 535 | 985 | 985 | 962 | 834 | 813 | 720 | 558 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:30AM2.46m | 11:13PM2.16m | 11:30AM2.38m | 00:19AM2.13m | 12:31PM2.36m | 1:21AM2.17m | 1:29PM2.41m | 2:14AM2.27m | 2:19PM2.50m | 3:00AM2.39m | 3:04PM2.60m | 3:41AM2.53m | 3:45PM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.83m | 5:11AM1.00m | 6:05PM0.84m | 6:15AM1.03m | 7:05PM0.80m | 7:15AM0.99m | 7:58PM0.71m | 8:09AM0.91m | 8:45PM0.60m | 8:56AM0.81m | 9:26PM0.50m | 9:39AM0.72m | 10:03PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | 4 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 99 | 102 | 99 | 49 | 189 | 233 | 467 | 490 | 863 | 518 | 719 | 781 | 535 | 535 | 985 | 985 | 962 | 834 | 813 | 720 | 558 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 60 | 41 | 45 | 51 | 40 | 799 | 49 | 51 | 110 | 33 | 102 | 70 | 302 | 236 | 41 | 100 | 123 | 83 | 82 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 10 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 171 | 78 | 487 | 271 | 124 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 117 | 34 | 67 | 43 | 44 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 15 |
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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).
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