Cabo Blanco Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.36° N 83.15° W

Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cabo Blanco sea temperature is
30.4° C
2.1° 

Cabo Blanco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cabo Blanco surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Cabo Blanco.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting with a few days of clean, glassy mornings that are going to be the real winners. The swell is hanging around the 4ft to 4ft mark, coming from the SSW, and the energy is solid with moderate readings (around 482 to 518). The period is around 12 to 15 seconds, so there’s some real grunt in these lines – a proper groundswell. That long period means the wave shape should be good, but at a beach break, it might wall up a bit straight. Keep an eye on that.

Wednesday morning, 15 July, is the first standout. The water is sitting at about average for the time of year, not too warm or cold. Wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds and moderate energy (482). It’s going to be absolutely clean. The break is exposed to the SW, which is a great match for this swell direction. Just a heads up, crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get there early.

Thursday morning, 16 July, and Friday morning, 17 July, are more of the same: glassy, clean, with 4ft to 4ft SSW swell. Very consistent. The afternoons get wrecked by a WSW wind and the risk of storms, so those are a write-off.

Saturday morning, 18 July, is the pick of the first week. The rating is top-notch. 4ft of SSW swell, 13-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate (503). This is going to be a session you remember. The afternoons turn choppy with cross-onshore winds, so stick to mornings.

The first week closes with smaller, but still clean, surf around 3ft to 4ft through Monday and Tuesday. Still glassy mornings, worth a paddle.

Then we hit a gap. From Wednesday morning, 22 July, through to Friday morning, 24 July, the swell drops right off to 1ft to 2ft. The energy is weak (173 to 297). Not much to get excited about, but the morning of the 24th is glassy with a very long period of 24 seconds pushing through. That’s an interesting one, but the size is tiny.

The real headline act shows up later. Sunday morning, 26 July, the swell starts to build back. Monday morning, 27 July, this is the one. The swell is 3ft from the SW, but the period is a meaty 19 seconds, and the energy is strong (1162). That’s a serious amount of water moving. The winds are glassy, the conditions are clean. This is a session for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break.

Tuesday morning, 28 July, is even better. 4ft of SW swell, 18-second period, and the energy jumps to very strong (1255). Dead calm, glassy. Another absolute gem for the experienced crew. The swell is just over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners.

The long-range stuff is promising but less certain. Wednesday morning, 29 July, holds solid with 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (1003). Glassy again. The mornings are the key; the afternoons get a WSW wind that ruins the surface.

So, to wrap it up: The best on offer are the mornings of Saturday 18 July, and then the big groundswell sessions on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 July. Those are the standouts. The rest of the time, the mornings are clean but smaller. Don’t bother with the afternoons.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
318
469
408
434
569
371
484
331
454
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392
345
379
248
186
209
128
142
Wind (km/h)
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10
WSW
10
NW
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N
10
WSW
5
NW
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SSE
15
WSW
5
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15
WSW
5
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WNW
10
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High Tide
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
8:01AM2.94m
8:22PM2.60m
8:47AM2.77m
9:14PM2.41m
Low Tide
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
2:18PM0.50m
2:28AM0.56m
3:09PM0.63m
3:17AM0.75m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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