
Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we’ve got brewing for Cap Frehel. It's a pretty quiet stretch, to be honest, so don't get your hopes up for much.
The whole 16-day window is a real grind. There's no proper run of surf at all. We’ve got a long gap from now, all the way through until mid-next week, where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. Most of the data is filled with poor surf conditions with onshore or cross-onshore winds and weak, choppy energy. Just leave the board in the truck.
We finally see a tiny window for a surf on Monday, September 14th. The morning brings a glassy surface – dead calm wind – which is a huge positive. But the swell is tiny at 2ft from the WNW with a combined wave energy of only 54, so it’s real dribbly. Then the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-offshore ENE breeze at 9 mph. That’s clean but the swell drops even more to 1ft. Still, it’s about the closest we get to a start.
Then we skip to Friday, September 18th. The afternoon goes glassy again with a light easterly breeze. We see a 1ft WNW swell, but the period is a nice long 12 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell signal, but the combined energy is only 53, so it’s still just a trickle. It’s described as surfable but very ordinary.
The only thing that even looks like a mention for the second week is Thursday, September 24th morning. We get some glassy conditions with a 4ft swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, meaning it’s weak and lumpy – energy is only 69. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
And then on Friday, September 25th, we see a clean morning with a light offshore SSE wind at 6 mph. The swell is 4ft from the WNW with a 7-second period and energy of 113. Again, it’s surfable but very ordinary. The right ingredients just aren’t in the mix.
The honest truth? Cap Frehel is a reef break that needs a proper W swell and clean wind to show its teeth. We aren't getting that at all. The water temp is a notable 68°F, which is about 5°F above average, so it's much warmer than usual for this time of year. But a warm ocean doesn't mean good waves. This whole period is a blank run for a spot like this; it’s not that unusual around here. Forget the paddle board and maybe see if the kite is rigged because when it gets messy with a bit of size, that’s all it’s good for.
Keep an eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 36 | 137 | 74 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 36 | 180 | 170 | 86 | 54 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 106 | 203 | 314 | 268 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:40PM10.39m | 8:03AM10.38m | 8:19PM10.85m | 8:39AM10.72m | 8:55PM11.01m | 9:14AM10.79m | 9:30PM10.87m | 9:47AM10.58m | 10:03PM10.46m | 10:19AM10.13m | 10:35PM9.84m | 10:51AM9.50m | 11:07PM9.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.86m | 2:25AM0.25m | 2:41PM0.35m | 3:01AM-0.06m | 3:16PM0.13m | 3:35AM-0.07m | 3:49PM0.18m | 4:06AM0.21m | 4:20PM0.48m | 4:36AM0.69m | 4:50PM0.98m | 5:05AM1.33m | 5:20PM1.62m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 36 | 137 | 74 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 36 | 180 | — | 86 | 54 | 32 | 16 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 170 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 106 | 203 | 314 | 268 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 56 | 84 | 118 | 84 | 98 | 164 | 98 | 134 | 166 | 84 | 14 | 55 | 55 | 89 | 812 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 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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