Surf Forecasts:
Cabrillo Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabrillo Point this week:
The surf forecast for Cabrillo Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabrillo Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabrillo Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and knots.
To be straight with you, the first week is a total snoozer. We're looking at waves around 1 to 2 feet, coming from the SW. That's the right direction for Cabrillo Point, but the size is just not there. The combined energy is weak, sitting under 300 for most of the first few days. The wind is a pain, mostly cross-onshore or cross, so the surface is all chopped up. The water is a warm 71°, which is way above the average for this time of year, about 5° warmer than normal.
You're gonna be sitting on the beach for a while. The first little flicker of hope comes on Friday, August 28th, in the afternoon. The energy bumps up to 427 and the swell is still a tiny 2 feet, but it's a start. Same deal on Saturday, August 29th morning, with 3 feet and 480 energy, but the wind is still messing with it.
The best session you're gonna get is the morning of Sunday, August 30th. The wind goes glassy, almost calm, and we've got a clean 3-foot swell from the SSW. Energy is at 377. It's not going to be a day for the history books, but it'll be the only time the ocean looks like a mirror. The swell has a long 15-second period, which means it's a proper groundswell with some push. Just keep in mind, Cabrillo Point is an inconsistent spot for the more experienced surfer, so it's a roll of the dice, but with those glassy conditions, it's your best shot.
After that, the energy starts to build in the second week, especially from Thursday, September 3rd, with energy readings of 415 and 511, but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, keeping the waves messy. By the weekend of September 5th and 6th, the swell is up to 3 feet, and the energy is strong, hitting 803 and 811, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it's going to be a wind-blown mess. The period is a solid 15-17 seconds, so there's good energy in the water, but the wind is just ruining the surface.
So, bottom line, for the whole 16 days, that Sunday morning, August 30th, is your only real window for a clean wave. The rest is either too small or too blown out. You gotta be ready to jump on that one short window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 111 | 112 | 111 | 98 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 124 | 124 | 137 | 137 | 121 | 82 | 126 | 186 | 246 | 390 | 373 | 407 | 392 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:55AM1.16m | 7:09PM1.65m | 9:09AM1.20m | 7:47PM1.74m | 9:25AM1.26m | 8:21PM1.81m | 9:43AM1.32m | 8:54PM1.85m | 10:02AM1.40m | 9:26PM1.83m | 10:24AM1.48m | 10:00PM1.76m | 10:47AM1.55m | 10:36PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.91m | 2:29AM0.01m | 1:42PM0.80m | 2:57AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.70m | 3:22AM-0.09m | 2:47PM0.60m | 3:45AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.51m | 4:09AM-0.05m | 3:57PM0.42m | 4:32AM0.02m | 4:35PM0.36m | 4:56AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | W 7 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 57 | 103 | 106 | 98 | 27 | 23 | 127 | 91 | 36 | 137 | 60 | 121 | 82 | 126 | 42 | 246 | 138 | 91 | 407 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | W 6 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 58 | 111 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 173 | 169 | 57 | 124 | 69 | 18 | 137 | 29 | 73 | 75 | 186 | 43 | 390 | 373 | 17 | 392 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 126 | 20 | 112 | 111 | 37 | 57 | 57 | 30 | 88 | 124 | 119 | 104 | 75 | 50 | 92 | 47 | 44 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 94 | — | — | 56 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 132 | 15 | 41 | 132 | 15 | 77 | 82 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 77 | 15 | 41 | 64 | 14 | 15 | 77 | 5 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cabrillo Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabrillo Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabrillo Point 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 (Cabrillo Point) 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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