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, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 267 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next two weeks look pretty grim for Cap Frehel. We've got a long, dry spell of poor surf ahead, so don't be expecting much.
Right now and for the next several days, we're staring down a whole lot of nothing. The setup is a mess. Through the end of August and into the first week of September, we're seeing small, weak swells with combined energy rarely cracking the triple digits. The wind is a problem too, mostly coming from the north or northwest, which here on the exposed W-facing reefs is usually onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The occasional clean morning won’t save the tiny 1.0ft to 3ft waves. This is a kite-foiling week, not a paddling one.
We do get a little spike in energy around Saturday the 5th of September. The swell jumps to 3ft from the northwest with a long period of 12 seconds, giving us a moderate energy reading of 187. But, right as it arrives, the wind is onshore and it’s too short-lived and mixed up with other bad days to call it any kind of stand-out.
There’s a massive gap of poor to zero surf until we finally see a glimmer of hope right at the end of the window. If you've got patience, keep your eyes on Monday the 14th of September. The afternoon shows some change: a 4ft swell from the west-northwest with a period of 9 seconds and energy climbing to 268. The wind goes light and cross-shore, but the forecast only scores it as 'marginal'. Don’t get too excited yet.
The only real standout is a small window on the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September. This is the one to circle. We get a clean 4ft swell from the west-northwest with an 11-second period and moderate energy of 300. More importantly, the wind goes glassy from the southwest. That's the cleanest we'll see this whole run. It's not big, but with those conditions, the waves will be well-shaped and clean over the reef. The crowds are always present at Cap Frehel, and on a morning like this, you won't be alone. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can get away with a spring suit.
The afternoon of that same day, the wind switches and ruins it, so your window is tight. For the weeks ahead, near-term is a no-go, and that Tuesday morning is a rare, promising hope for some clean if not epic waves.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
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208 | 117 | 54 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 62 | 23 | 35 | 52 | 78 | 86 | 115 | 84 | 47 | 38 | 17 | 18 | 14 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:40AM0.47m | 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 | |||||||
— | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | ESE 3 |
208 | 117 | 54 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 62 | 23 | 35 | 52 | — | 86 | 115 | 84 | 47 | 38 | 17 | 18 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 83 | 14 | 55 | 98 | 179 | 98 | 98 | 179 | 84 | 136 | 173 | 134 | 14 | 55 | 91 | 55 | 56 | 125 |
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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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