Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Looking at the next 16 days for Cap Frehel, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty grim for most of the period, with only a very brief window of hope.
Right off the bat, the first recommendation doesn't come until the 8th of September. Before that, we’ve got a solid 8-day gap with some of the worst conditions you’ll see. Starting Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got messy, onshore wind and weak, choppy waves. The swell energy is just poor, with values like 540 (moderate energy) but it’s wind-affected and lumpy. That pattern holds through the week – small, weak swells, cross-shore winds, and that classic “poor surf conditions” tag. The water is a warm 68°, which is notably above average for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when the waves are junk.
The only real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, hits on Tuesday the 8th of September. Early morning, we get a glassy setup with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell is a clean 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell that will wrap into the reef cleanly. The combined energy is a solid 220 (moderate energy), and the forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the day to paddle out. Get there early before the wind shifts.
The afternoon of the 8th sees the wind swing cross-shore, and it drops off again. From the 9th onward, it’s back to the same old story – strong onshore winds, short-period windswell, and conditions that are more suited for a kite than a surfboard. A couple of days in the second week show clean offshore winds on the 12th, 13th, and 14th of September, but the swell is tiny and from the NE with a period of just 4 seconds – basically a lake ripple. Not worth the drive.
So, bottom line: if you’re keen, circle the 8th of September. It’s the only true stand out in a long, flat window. Otherwise, save your energy.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 540 | 445 | 229 | 105 | 46 | 30 | 13 | 20 | 110 | 37 | 56 | 76 | 116 | 71 | 86 | 233 | 205 | 105 | 38 | 37 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:50AM10.57m | 10:06PM10.72m | 10:25AM10.45m | 10:41PM10.41m | 11:01AM10.06m | 11:21PM9.85m | 11:42AM9.44m | 00:06AM9.06m | 12:32PM8.65m | 1:04AM8.16m | 1:41PM7.85m | 2:32AM7.45m | 3:24PM7.50m | 4:21AM7.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.54m | 4:40AM0.47m | 4:55PM0.77m | 5:14AM0.86m | 5:30PM1.19m | 5:51AM1.44m | 6:12PM1.78m | 6:35AM2.16m | 7:04PM2.49m | 7:35AM2.91m | 8:19PM3.12m | 9:05AM3.44m | 10:10PM3.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 105 | 46 | 30 | 13 | 20 | 110 | 37 | 56 | 76 | 116 | — | 86 | 233 | 205 | 105 | 38 | 37 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | — | N 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 540 | 445 | 229 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 71 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 176 | 84 | 83 | 14 | 98 | 98 | 179 | 98 | 98 | 175 | 98 | 175 | 98 | 98 | 91 | 134 | 5 | 56 | 55 | 56 |
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