
Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Frehel this week:
The surf forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at Cap Frehel. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The water is a balmy 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s in our favour. The swell is there, but the wind and conditions are just fighting us every step of the way. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with no real standout, just a few moments that might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.
The first week is a washout. Friday, the 4th, kicks off with a messy 3ft W swell at 8 seconds, but with a strong 25 km/h cross-on wind, it’s choppy and poor. The afternoon gets worse, with a 4ft swell but onshore winds hitting 30 km/h. Saturday the 5th is a little better with a 3ft NW groundswell at 12 seconds – that long period means more energy and better shape, but the wind is still cross-on or cross. The combined energy is moderate at around 200, but it’s just not clean. Sunday the 6th has clean offshore winds from the SE, but the swell drops to a tiny 1ft, and the energy is a weak 38. Not worth suiting up.
The middle of the week is no better. Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th sees the swell bump up to 4ft to 5ft, with moderate energy (around 150-273), but it’s all cross-on or onshore, creating choppy, blown-out surf. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are more of the same – messy cross-on wind and poor quality. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a write-off, with strong winds making it lumpy and ugly, and the swell dropping to barely 1ft.
The second week doesn’t offer much relief. Monday the 14th is flat, with a 0.7ft swell. Tuesday the 15th brings a bit more size, up to 5ft, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell with fresh cross-on winds – messy and lumpy. The energy is moderate (170), but it’s not a surfing wave, more of a wind-kiting setup. The rest of the week is small and ordinary.
There is one tiny glimmer. On Thursday the 17th, the morning shows a 2ft WNW swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is low (48), but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon turns back to poor.
For the whole 16 days, there’s nothing that jumps out as a good option. The consistent issue is the wind direction – it’s almost always onshore or cross-on, which kills the quality at this exposed reef break. If you’re a beginner, the swell is small enough for you on most days, but the chop will make it frustrating. The bigger days (over 5ft) are all blown out anyway. This is one of those periods where the forecast might change, but as it stands, it’s a blank run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 217 | 159 | 195 | 202 | 78 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 163 | 186 | 311 | 225 | 194 | 284 | 273 | 151 | 107 | 86 | 190 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:32PM8.65m | 1:04AM8.16m | 1:41PM7.85m | 2:32AM7.45m | 3:24PM7.50m | 4:21AM7.48m | 5:00PM7.95m | 5:41AM8.15m | 6:06PM8.79m | 6:37AM9.01m | 6:57PM9.67m | 7:23AM9.79m | 7:40PM10.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM2.49m | 7:35AM2.91m | 8:19PM3.12m | 9:05AM3.44m | 10:10PM3.26m | 11:02AM3.27m | 11:52PM2.64m | 12:24PM2.49m | 00:56AM1.71m | 1:19PM1.61m | 1:44AM0.86m | 2:02PM0.86m | 2:25AM0.25m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — |
49 | — | — | 195 | 202 | 78 | 38 | 23 | 6 | 163 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | 86 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | SW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
100 | 217 | 159 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 7 | 8 | 311 | 225 | 194 | 284 | 273 | 151 | — | 16 | 190 | 218 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 179 | 134 | 91 | 14 | 14 | 83 | 89 | 98 | 134 | 164 | 134 | 173 | 179 | 134 | 98 | 179 | 189 | 213 | 215 | 134 |
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Information about the Cap Frehel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cap Frehel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Frehel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Frehel 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 (Cap Frehel) 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 Cap Frehel 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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