Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 443 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve looked at the data for Cap Frehel and, honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like we’re in a bit of a tropical bubble, which is unusual for this reef setup.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Tuesday the 8th of September. Up until then, we’re looking at almost two full weeks of straight-up poor conditions. From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions” – tiny swells, messy winds, and a lot of onshore or cross-shore slop. There’s a bit of a bump in size around the 31st of August with swell heights hitting 6ft, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. The first half of the window is a write-off for a decent paddle.
But then we get to Tuesday the 8th of September. It’s the only day that gets a score of 1 out of 10, which is the best we’ve got. The morning brings a light SSE breeze at 3 mph, glassy conditions, and a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is weak at just 6. The afternoon is a bit better with a light ESE offshore breeze, still tiny 0.7 ft swell from the WNW, but the energy bumps up to 14. Look, it’s small, it’s clean, and it’s the only surfable window in the whole outlook. The wind is light and offshore, so the surface will be clean. The long period (11 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, so the energy will be there even if the height is small. For a reef, that long period could actually produce a bit of a rideable bump if you’re on a log.
After that, Wednesday the 9th of September goes straight back to poor conditions with strong onshore winds.
So, if you’re desperate, Tuesday the 8th of September is your only real shot. It’s the standout, but it’s a very small, clean, and quiet window. The combined energy is very weak, so don’t expect much push. The crowds are described as “always,” so you’ll have company, but for such tiny waves, it might just be a few diehards.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | SW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 64 | 47 | 105 | 83 | 175 | 132 | 129 | 429 | 226 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:49PM8.19m | 7:11AM8.34m | 7:25PM8.93m | 7:44AM9.03m | 7:58PM9.60m | 8:16AM9.64m | 8:29PM10.17m | 8:47AM10.14m | 9:00PM10.57m | 9:18AM10.46m | 9:32PM10.76m | 9:50AM10.57m | 10:06PM10.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM2.98m | 1:31AM2.42m | 1:45PM2.25m | 2:06AM1.69m | 2:18PM1.60m | 2:37AM1.07m | 2:50PM1.07m | 3:08AM0.61m | 3:20PM0.70m | 3:38AM0.35m | 3:51PM0.52m | 4:09AM0.30m | 4:22PM0.54m | 4:40AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 16 | — | 23 | — | 83 | 175 | 132 | — | — | 226 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | W 5 | SW 4 | WNW 8 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | W 5 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 64 | 47 | 105 | — | 2 | 1 | 129 | 429 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 99 | 98 | 136 | 136 | 504 | 164 | 89 | 89 | 276 | 199 | 98 | 164 | 175 | 98 | 84 | 118 | 585 | 592 | 258 | 98 |
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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).
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