
Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty coming to you live from the coast. Let’s get into it.
Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up here at Cabo Blanco. The pattern is set for a nice week and a half of clean, consistent waves, especially early on. The water is sitting at a warm 87°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be surfing in boardies for sure.
The best of the lot kicks off on Monday, July 13th with a morning session. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 13 seconds, giving it some real push. The wind is light and cross-off from the E at 3 mph, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate at 580, and conditions are set to be very good. This is the standout early call.
Tuesday morning, July 14th, is another beauty. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, period holds at 14 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. You’ll be surfing with no wind ripples at all. The energy is moderate at 469. This is a second standout morning, especially for the peace and quiet.
The pattern holds through the week. Wednesday and Thursday mornings, July 15th and 16th, offer more 4ft SSW swell with glassy or very light wind. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect waves throughout the session. Friday and Saturday mornings, July 17th and 18th, keep the good run going, with 4ft to 4ft swell and glassy conditions. The energy bumps up to 582 on Saturday morning, which is a solid pulse.
The mornings are definitely the play here. The afternoons consistently trend onshore from the WSW or SW, turning the surf messy, so you’ll want to be in the water early.
After the first week, the swell drops a little going into July 21st and 22nd, with smaller 2ft waves, but still glassy mornings. The energy drops to 243 on the 22nd, but it’s still surfable. Then there’s a bit of a lull from the 23rd to the 24th – the swell is small and the period drops to 7 seconds, which is short-period slop, and the wind is messy. Not worth paddling out for.
But don’t write it off. The long-range window shows a promising pulse on July 25th and 26th. The swell is small at 2ft to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 to 21 seconds – that’s pure groundswell. The energy on Sunday, July 26th morning spikes to 406, and with glassy wind, those long-period lines will wrap in nicely. This is a classic case of small swell but heaps of quality, and it’ll be best for the point and reef setups here. The 27th and 28th mornings also look glassy with 2ft to 3ft SSW swell at 16 to 18 seconds, keeping the energy moderate.
So, overall: the best of the best is the Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th mornings, with a strong secondary standout on the Sunday 26th morning. The afternoons are a write-off, but the mornings this week are pure gold. Crowds are possible here, but with consistency on offer, it’s worth the company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 277 | 228 | 446 | 408 | 331 | 427 | 318 | 469 | 408 | 434 | 569 | 371 | 560 | 331 | 454 | 498 | 254 | 318 | 392 | 345 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:15AM3.08m | 7:33PM2.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:29PM0.37m | 1:42AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 |
273 | 277 | 228 | 446 | 408 | 331 | 427 | 318 | 469 | 408 | 434 | 569 | 371 | 560 | 331 | 454 | 498 | 254 | 318 | 392 | 345 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
34 | 183 | 142 | 17 | 16 | 91 | 46 | 109 | 107 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 68 | 12 | 81 | 179 | 153 | 21 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 16 | S 17 | W 16 | S 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
273 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 50 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 80 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 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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