Surf Forecasts:
Cantinho surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW 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 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cantinho in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cantinho over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' in our neck of the woods.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. The data is telling me we've got a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions staring us right in the face. From now, Wednesday the 8th of July, all the way through to Wednesday the 22nd of July, the waves just aren't doing us any favors. The swell is tiny, the wind is almost always in the wrong direction, and it's all adding up to a whole lot of nothing.
We're not seeing a single standout session in that entire run. The waves are small, mostly between 1.0 ft and 4 ft, but they're coming from directions the break doesn't like, and the wind is constantly messing up what little shape there is. There is no point talking about any specific break because the only one on offer, Cantinho, is struggling. It's a real bummer, but sometimes the ocean just shuts down for a bit.
Now, hold on to your board shorts because things get interesting on the very last day of the forecast. On Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the NNW, with a combined energy of 344 (moderate wave energy). That's a proper winter swell. However, it's a short period of just 7 seconds, which means it'll be a bit lumpy and lacking that long-period push. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but it's a huge step up from the past two weeks. For the experienced crew, that Thursday morning is the only window in the whole 16-day forecast that’s worth a second look. For everyone else? Keep the board in the car and keep watching the charts.
Stay tuned, things can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 38 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 137 | 119 | 113 | 84 | 41 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:23AM2.85m | 9:46PM2.95m | 10:31AM2.88m | 10:57PM2.93m | 11:41AM2.98m | 00:11AM2.98m | 12:48PM3.14m | 1:19AM3.09m | 1:48PM3.33m | 2:19AM3.22m | 2:42PM3.51m | 3:14AM3.34m | 3:33PM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM1.31m | 4:08AM1.18m | 4:40PM1.30m | 5:17AM1.16m | 5:56PM1.20m | 6:26AM1.08m | 7:05PM1.03m | 7:27AM0.97m | 8:06PM0.83m | 8:24AM0.85m | 9:01PM0.66m | 9:15AM0.75m | 9:52PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 38 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 38 | 71 | 137 | 119 | 113 | 84 | 41 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | NNW 5 | NW 14 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | N 5 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 64 | 60 | 56 | — | 17 | 7 | 11 | 60 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 5 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 27 | — | — | — | 25 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 357 | 5 | 5 | 335 | 5 | 75 | 298 | 4 | 4 | 319 | 4 | 75 | 426 | 4 | 58 | 426 | 34 | 129 | 363 | 34 |
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Information about the Cantinho Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cantinho 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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