Cancas Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.96° S 80.96° W

Cancas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cancas sea temperature is
26.2°C
7.1° 

Cancas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cancas surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cancas this week:

The surf forecast for Cancas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cancas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cancas over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
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16
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15
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16
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SW
16
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14
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13
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13
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15
0.7
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14
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14
0.9
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13
0.9
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13
0.8
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13
0.7
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13
0.7
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12
0.6
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
69
58
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54
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45
34
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86
186
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249
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145
127
94
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
NW
20
W
20
SW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
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10
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25
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15
SW
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30
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10
NW
15
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15
SW
5
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15
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10
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High Tide
11:54AM0.94m
1:03AM1.06m
1:00PM1.00m
1:47AM1.15m
1:49PM1.09m
2:22AM1.25m
2:29PM1.18m
2:53AM1.34m
3:06PM1.27m
3:24AM1.41m
3:42PM1.35m
3:56AM1.46m
4:19PM1.40m
Low Tide
6:20PM0.45m
7:13AM0.56m
7:16PM0.40m
7:58AM0.48m
7:59PM0.34m
8:34AM0.38m
8:37PM0.28m
9:07AM0.28m
9:12PM0.23m
9:39AM0.20m
9:47PM0.19m
10:12AM0.12m
10:22PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Cancas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cancas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cancas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cancas 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 (Cancas) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cancas may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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