Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Cap Frehel’s been a tough beat this whole stretch. For the first week and a half, there’s not much to get excited about—tiny, weak, and mostly onshore slop. You’re looking at a solid 12-day gap of pretty average to poor conditions before anything starts to build.
The first real chance comes around Friday, August 7th afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4.3 ft from the WNW, but it’s short period—just 5 seconds—and the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 15 mph. It’s messy. The combined energy is moderate (103), but with the wind, it’s a write-off for a clean surf.
Saturday, August 8th morning is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell picks up to 4.6 ft from the WNW, period stretches to 7 seconds, and the wind swings cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph. That’s clean. Combined energy is strong (207). This is the only window where the reef might actually line up with some proper push. It’s still a bit punchy for beginners at that size, but for intermediates, it’s the best on offer. The long gap means it’s a bit of a waiting game, but that morning session looks promising.
Sunday, August 9th keeps the size around 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft from the WNW, but the wind goes cross-onshore and strengthens to 22-28 mph from the NNW. Combined energy is still strong (176-181), but it’s going to be lumpy and messy. That’s a day for the windsurfers and kites, not paddle surfing.
Tuesday, August 11th morning offers a clean window with 3 ft from the NNW and cross-off winds from the NE at 9 mph. It’s small, but clean. The energy is low (48). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
For the whole period, water temp is 67.5°F—that’s much warmer than normal for the time of year, so a thinner wetsuit or even a shorty will do. The crowds at Cap Frehel are always there, so expect company, especially if it’s clean.
Bottom line: hang tight for Saturday, August 8th morning. That’s your best shot. The rest is a long wait for small or windy scraps.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 152 | 115 | 43 | 61 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 46 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 33 | 37 | 20 | 36 | 21 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:05PM8.28m | 7:28AM8.33m | 7:44PM8.82m | 8:05AM8.82m | 8:20PM9.32m | 8:39AM9.24m | 8:53PM9.72m | 9:12AM9.57m | 9:25PM10.01m | 9:44AM9.79m | 9:58PM10.15m | 10:17AM9.87m | 10:31PM10.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM2.89m | 1:51AM2.45m | 2:07PM2.34m | 2:29AM1.89m | 2:43PM1.85m | 3:04AM1.42m | 3:16PM1.46m | 3:36AM1.07m | 3:48PM1.20m | 4:08AM0.87m | 4:20PM1.08m | 4:39AM0.82m | 4:51PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 10 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 43 | 61 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | N 3 | NE 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 152 | 115 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 33 | 37 | 20 | — | 21 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 179 | 91 | 14 | 164 | 91 | 98 | 592 | 98 | 98 | 176 | 164 | 164 | 998 | 177 | 174 | 549 | 426 | 161 | 586 | 159 |
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