Cactus surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cactus this week:
The surf forecast for Cactus over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cactus in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cactus over the next 16 days.
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