
Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Frehel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf is gonna be real flat for a while around here. Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, there’s a big ol’ nothing burger on the menu for most of it. We’ve got a solid gap from now until we finally see something rideable, so don’t go waxing up just yet.
The only real spot on the map for us is Cap Frehel. It’s a reef setup that’s fairly consistent, but it’s always got a crowd. That’s just the price you pay. The water's a balmy 68° and that's a couple degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you do get in.
Saturday the 8th is a no-go. We’re looking at a cross-shore breeze with a bump on it, and only a foot of dribble. Sunday and Monday keep that trend going, nothing but knee-high slop and onshore wind. It’s not even worth the paddle out.
Tuesday the 11th might have a bit of a clean window in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell’s still a pathetic 1ft with a short period. The afternoon picks up to a slightly bigger 3ft, but the wind swings around and turns it into a lumpy mess. Not our day.
Wednesday the 12th is another flat one. We get a bit of a longer period swell, hitting 11 seconds, but the height is just under a foot. It’s clean in the morning, but there’s just no power behind it. The Thursday arvo on the 13th finally shows some life. The energy jumps to a moderate 121, and we get a 2ft swell with an 11-second period. It’s the most interesting it’s been, but the onshore wind will have it all chopped up. Still, it’s the closest thing we have to a recommendation.
From the 14th on, it’s just a grind. We get small, weak swells, mostly under 2ft, with periods all over the place, mostly short. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are all in the low to mid double digits. It’s a proper desert out there.
We do see a pulse of energy building around the 22nd and into the 23rd. The swell finally pushes over 4ft, hitting 5ft on Sunday morning with a 10-second period. The energy reading jumps way up to 492, which is strong. But, and it’s a big but, it’s all onshore. The wind is just blowing right into it. The waves will have power, but they’re going to be messy and blown out. It could be a better day for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers on that Sunday. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
So, there you have it. A whole lot of flat days ahead. The only true standout, if you can even call it that, is that Thursday arvo on the 13th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the swell and the energy get close to making something happen. Other than that, the next proper swell looks like it rolls in during the second week of the forecast, that Sunday the 23rd, but it’s a promise with a caveat. Long-range stuff like that, you gotta take with a grain of salt.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | NNE 4 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 121 | 33 | 32 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:35PM7.87m | 4:21AM7.85m | 5:01PM8.18m | 5:40AM8.33m | 6:10PM8.87m | 6:43AM9.05m | 7:06PM9.67m | 7:35AM9.75m | 7:54PM10.37m | 8:20AM10.30m | 8:38PM10.85m | 9:02AM10.62m | 9:19PM11.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM3.03m | 10:52AM3.03m | 11:46PM2.64m | 12:24PM2.48m | 1:02AM1.82m | 1:28PM1.69m | 1:57AM0.96m | 2:18PM0.96m | 2:43AM0.28m | 3:01PM0.43m | 3:25AM-0.11m | 3:41PM0.18m | 4:03AM-0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 4 |
4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 28 | — | 33 | 32 | 16 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | E 3 | — | NW 11 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — |
3 | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 121 | 22 | 13 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 153 | 164 | 599 | 134 | 164 | 173 | 171 | 174 | 599 | 5 | 130 | 95 | 83 | 56 | 55 | 134 | 134 | 179 | 99 |
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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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