Cactus surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cactus in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cactus over the next 16 days.
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