Surf Forecasts:
Cabrillo Point surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s 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 Cabrillo Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabrillo Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – right now, it’s looking pretty grim for the entire 16-day stretch. We’ve only got one spot on the map that’s even worth a mention, and it’s a bit of a long shot, so temper those expectations.
This is for Cabrillo Point. This spot is an exposed, sheltered-from-the-southwest point break that only fires on the right swell, and it’s classed as "inconsistent," so don’t hold your breath. The good news? It’s an advanced wave when it does come in, and the water temp is sat at about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The not-so-good news? The whole 16-day forecast is a desert. There isn’t a single surfable recommendation. The swell energy is basically non-existent, with numbers barely scraping into the low triple digits – that's weak energy with a capital W.
We’re talking waves hovering from 1.0ft to 3ft all the way through. That’s not surf, that's a lake. The period on these little pulses is mostly coming in from the south and southwest, swinging between a short 13 seconds and a very long 19 seconds. That long-period groundswell would be lovely if there was any size, but with those tiny heights, it just means long waits between knee-high ripples. The best we get is on Thursday the 30th of July morning, with a combined swell energy of 369 (moderate, but not exactly firing) and 2ft from the SSW. Problem is, the wind is cross-onshore, so you’re looking at small wind ripples rather than a clean face. The Saturday the 8th of August and Sunday the 9th of August stretch the bump up to a marginal 2-2ft with onshore winds, meaning it’s going to be messy.
There is no standout here, not a single day you’d bother paddling. This is just a quiet, flat period for the area. The crowds at Cabrillo are listed as "sometimes," but honestly, you won't have to worry about that until this swell turns up, which it’s not doing. Keep your board in the car for a better window; forecasts can change, but this is a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 284 | 215 | 193 | 213 | 269 | 168 | 57 | 85 | 99 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 60 | 56 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:43PM1.87m | 11:16AM1.26m | 10:15PM1.83m | 11:42AM1.31m | 10:48PM1.73m | 12:09PM1.37m | 11:25PM1.58m | 12:38PM1.43m | 00:06AM1.39m | 1:11PM1.49m | 00:59AM1.17m | 1:50PM1.55m | 2:18AM0.95m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM-0.16m | 4:08PM0.64m | 5:17AM-0.12m | 4:47PM0.62m | 5:42AM-0.03m | 5:30PM0.59m | 6:08AM0.09m | 6:21PM0.57m | 6:33AM0.24m | 7:24PM0.55m | 7:00AM0.41m | 8:47PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 284 | 215 | 193 | 213 | 269 | 168 | 21 | 31 | 99 | 42 | 29 | 25 | 38 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 56 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 13 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | W 6 |
| kJ | 90 | 138 | 128 | 72 | 16 | 33 | 57 | 85 | 21 | 37 | 17 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 23 | 60 | 38 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | SSE 9 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 26 | — | 52 | 55 | 16 | 46 | 47 | 16 | 28 | 42 | 26 | 41 | 37 | 8 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 151 | 132 | 15 | 41 | 132 | 15 | 15 | 132 | 15 | 15 | 82 | 5 | 15 | 77 | 14 | 15 | 151 | 14 |
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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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