Surf Forecasts:
Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. 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+) | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s talk about Cabo Blanco in feet and miles per hour.
Water temp is about average for the time of year, so you’re fine without a thick suit.
The best session is going to be Saturday, August 8th, in the morning. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined energy is strong at 726, so there’s a lot of power. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The break is fairly consistent, but expect crowds – it’s a popular spot, so get there early.
Before that, Sunday morning the 2nd has a clean 2ft SW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is moderate at 229. It’s a fun little warm-up. Monday morning the 3rd is tiny, only 1ft, so not worth chasing.
Mid-week is a bit sleepy, but things pick up again Friday the 7th morning. We’ve got a very long period 18-second SSW swell at 2ft, with glassy wind. Energy is moderate at 448. That long period works well at a point break like Cabo Blanco.
After the big Saturday the 8th, the following week has more good windows. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th all have clean, glassy mornings with waist to chest-high swell around 3ft to 3ft, periods 13-14 seconds. Energy is moderate to strong.
Friday the 14th morning is a little tricky with a cross-onshore breeze, but the swell is 2ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, strong energy at 552. Not perfect, but powerful.
Then Saturday the 15th morning is another standout. Glassy, light wind, 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, strong energy at 587. That’s a fantastic session, right up there with the 8th.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th mornings are also clean and surfable, with 3ft and 2ft SW swell, long periods, and glassy conditions.
Bottom line: Saturday the 8th morning is the king, and Saturday the 15th morning is a very close second. Mark your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 144 | 193 | 102 | 80 | 218 | 214 | 134 | 113 | 92 | 99 | 99 | 71 | 84 | 158 | 136 | 207 | 377 | 402 | 674 | 455 | 437 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02AM2.89m | 6:12PM2.75m | 6:36AM2.90m | 6:50PM2.68m | 7:13AM2.89m | 7:32PM2.59m | 7:54AM2.84m | 8:19PM2.49m | 8:42AM2.77m | 9:14PM2.39m | 9:40AM2.69m | 10:22PM2.32m | 10:48AM2.64m | 11:38PM2.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.50m | 00:20AM0.38m | 12:48PM0.49m | 00:55AM0.45m | 1:28PM0.51m | 1:35AM0.53m | 2:14PM0.55m | 2:21AM0.63m | 3:08PM0.61m | 3:16AM0.72m | 4:12PM0.64m | 4:24AM0.79m | 5:24PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 37 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 22 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 144 | 193 | 54 | 78 | 218 | 214 | 134 | 113 | 92 | 99 | 99 | 66 | 64 | 158 | 136 | 90 | 377 | 402 | 674 | 455 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 104 | 96 | 67 | 87 | 44 | 74 | 23 | 59 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 84 | 120 | 118 | 151 | 60 | 45 | 29 | 61 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 56 | 21 | 102 | 80 | 69 | 44 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 22 | 71 | 39 | 29 | 130 | 207 | 99 | 96 | 23 | 14 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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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