Surf Forecasts:
Cantinho surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cantinho this week:
The surf forecast for Cantinho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cantinho in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cantinho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, grab a coffee and let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Cantinho over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week and a bit looks pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and shifty onshore winds. It’s not until we get into the second week that things start to show some promise, but even then, the wind is a constant headache.
The first real pulse of size shows up on July 19th, with a NW swell pushing a bit over 4 ft. The combined energy is moderate (224), but with the wind coming straight onshore, the surface is going to be messy. That setup continues through the 20th, but we’re still fighting the wind.
Now, the one that starts to get the blood pumping is around July 25th. A long period swell from the NW rolls in with a period hitting 14 seconds, pushing wave heights to around 2 ft (352 combined energy). The wind is still cross-onshore and that’s a mood killer, but that long-period groundswell means real energy in the water. You’ll have longer waits between sets, but the waves will have more shape. Cantinho is a point break, so that long period should work well here – the sets won’t just close out. The crowds can be an issue here, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
By July 27th, we’re looking at proper size – over 7 ft from the NNW (586 combined energy). That's getting into big boy territory; not one for the beginners. The wind is still cross-onshore or cross, making for a choppy face. It’s surfable for experienced guys, but you’ll be fighting the wind all session.
The biggest pulse is forecast for July 28th and 29th. Swell is holding around 8 ft from the NNW, with combined energy peaking at a massive 1049. That’s serious power. With a period of 8 seconds though, it’s a shorter period swell, so it’ll be more of a wall of white water than clean lines. The wind stays strong and cross-shore, which again, kills the quality. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, the wind conditions make it look more like a kite-surfing day than one for a clean paddle out.
If I were to pick the best of a not-great bunch, it’d be the morning of July 19th with that 4 ft NW swell and light wind. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest we get to decent conditions. For the long range, July 25th has the best potential for a proper groundswell – just watch the wind.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 34 | 55 | 63 | 199 | 157 | 74 | 34 | 93 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:33PM3.66m | 4:04AM3.40m | 4:21PM3.75m | 4:52AM3.41m | 5:08PM3.75m | 5:38AM3.36m | 5:54PM3.68m | 6:23AM3.26m | 6:39PM3.53m | 7:09AM3.12m | 7:25PM3.33m | 7:56AM2.97m | 8:14PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.75m | 9:52PM0.53m | 10:03AM0.69m | 10:40PM0.48m | 10:50AM0.68m | 11:27PM0.52m | 11:34AM0.74m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:19PM0.85m | 00:58AM0.78m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:45AM0.98m | 1:54PM1.18m | 2:35AM1.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 55 | 63 | 199 | 157 | 74 | 34 | 93 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 35 | 10 | 27 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 12 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | N 12 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | W 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 362 | 4 | 77 | 362 | 75 | 75 | 414 | 77 | 633 | 515 | 226 | 93 | 547 | 5 | 77 | 506 | 0 | 100 | 3 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cantinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cantinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cantinho 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 (Cantinho) 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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