Surf Forecasts:
Cabrillo Point surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabrillo Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Cabrillo Point.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim run for the next two and a half weeks. There’s barely a pulse in the water, and the wind is just making things messy. The first real surf of any kind doesn’t show up until Monday, July 27th, and even then, it’s not much to write home about. We’re looking at a small, long-period SSW groundswell, around 3 ft, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period swell, which can be a blessing and a curse—it’ll have real energy, but at a beachy point like this, it can break a bit too straight. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 590, but it’s all wasted because the wind is a cross-onshore mess. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing special there.
The whole first week, from the 27th of July all the way through the 31st, is just a struggle. The swell stays tiny, between 2 ft and 3 ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, turning what little surf there is into a bumpy, choppy nightmare. The combined energy drops from 590 down to 376 by Friday afternoon. It’s one of those periods where you’re better off going for a paddle or a swim, because the surf is basically flat and ugly.
The second week, from the 1st of August onward, is even worse. The swell fades to a pathetic 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy craters to three-digit numbers, hitting as low as 73 on the 3rd. The wind is still rubbish, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The entire 16-day window is a complete write-off for surfers. For a spot that’s inconsistent anyway, this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. It’s not going to be good for anyone, but if you’re a kite surfer, the cross-shore wind on the 31st of July afternoon and the 1st of August afternoon might make it a bit more interesting than paddle surfing.
There’s nothing to recommend here. I wouldn’t even bother checking the tide charts. Stay tuned, things can change, but right now, this is a hard pass.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
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 kJ | 455 | 553 | 610 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 322 | 357 | 215 | 232 | 399 | 400 | 361 | 384 | 267 | 235 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:03PM1.77m | 10:07AM1.14m | 8:38PM1.83m | 10:29AM1.18m | 9:11PM1.87m | 10:51AM1.22m | 9:43PM1.87m | 11:16AM1.26m | 10:15PM1.83m | 11:42AM1.31m | 10:48PM1.73m | 12:09PM1.37m | 11:25PM1.58m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:29AM-0.12m | 2:24PM0.79m | 3:57AM-0.16m | 2:58PM0.73m | 4:24AM-0.17m | 3:32PM0.68m | 4:51AM-0.16m | 4:08PM0.64m | 5:17AM-0.12m | 4:47PM0.62m | 5:42AM-0.03m | 5:30PM0.59m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 455 | 553 | 610 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 322 | 357 | 198 | 232 | 399 | 400 | 361 | 384 | 267 | 235 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 44 | 30 | 21 | 56 | 41 | 21 | 18 | 169 | 163 | 141 | 215 | 142 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 52 | 100 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 21 | — | — | 9 | 15 | — | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 25 | — | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 15 | 56 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 77 | 15 | 14 | 77 | 11 | 15 | 69 | 19 | 77 | 132 | 15 |
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