Surf Forecasts:
Cabrillo Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
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. I've scanned the charts for our local stretch, and honestly, it's a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at Cabrillo Point, an advanced-only point break that's got a reputation for being inconsistent. And for this whole 16-day window, it's staying true to form.
The water is currently sitting at 72°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's very unusual, and while it might feel nice on the skin, it's about the only highlight.
Right off the bat, from Saturday the 8th of August all the way through to Sunday the 23rd of August, the outlook is grim. Every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions". We're looking at tiny, weak swell the whole time—heights barely scraping 3 ft and never getting there. The swell energy is weak too, with the highest reading hitting only 399 (moderate energy) on the 16th of August. That's just not enough to get any real power into the lineup.
The wind is a constant issue. Most of the time it's a cross or cross-onshore breeze—anywhere from 3 to 16 mph—which will keep the surface messy with chop and wind ripples. There are a few early mornings with light breezes, but the swell is so pathetic it won't matter. If the swell was bigger, the cross-shore winds would at least make it interesting, but with these tiny waves and poor quality, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. You'd just be bobbing around out there.
There are no standout sessions. Nothing to get excited about. The only thing worth noting is in the second week, around the morning of Sunday the 16th of August, the combined swell energy bumps up to 399 (moderate energy) with a 2 ft swell from the SW, but even then the wind is cross-onshore, and the quality is trash. It's not worth paddling out for.
For an area like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor forever, but as it stands, save your wax. There is nothing on offer for the next 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 172 | 147 | 223 | 172 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 97 | 96 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 164 | 188 | 139 | 180 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:05AM1.03m | 6:10PM1.89m | 8:42AM1.14m | 7:10PM2.02m | 9:15AM1.25m | 8:03PM2.12m | 9:47AM1.34m | 8:52PM2.15m | 10:20AM1.43m | 9:37PM2.11m | 10:52AM1.51m | 10:22PM1.98m | 11:25AM1.57m | 11:05PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.88m | 1:54AM-0.21m | 12:49PM0.80m | 2:38AM-0.34m | 1:49PM0.69m | 3:18AM-0.41m | 2:40PM0.56m | 3:56AM-0.40m | 3:29PM0.46m | 4:31AM-0.33m | 4:16PM0.38m | 5:05AM-0.20m | 5:04PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 172 | 147 | 223 | 172 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 69 | 58 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 164 | 188 | 104 | 180 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 36 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 75 | 139 | 103 | 180 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | W 4 | SSW 16 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 37 | 19 | 45 | 44 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 52 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 | W 2 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 151 | 0 | 151 | 132 | 9 | 15 | 163 | 0 | 151 | 132 | 33 | 15 | 82 | 0 | 15 | 151 | 0 | 151 | 82 | 32 |
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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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