Surf Forecasts:
Cap St Louis surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, W swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap St Louis this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cap St Louis in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap St Louis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – it's been a tough stretch for surf around here, and it doesn't look like it's letting up any time soon. The data is showing we're in for a long, flat run with very little to get excited about. There's a big gap of about two weeks from now through to the middle of the month with basically no real surf on offer. Most of what we get is tiny, short-period slop that just isn't worth paddling out for.
Looking at the only spot in the report, Cap St Louis, it's a tricky reef break that's inconsistent at the best of times, and these aren't the best of times. The water is sitting at 78°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 8°F above average, so you won't need a thick wetsuit if you do decide to go for a swim.
The first real glimpse of anything surfable comes right at the very end of the outlook, on Monday the 27th of July. By the afternoon, we finally see some pulse. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the W, with a period of 6 seconds – so it's short-period windswell, not the cleanest groundswell. The combined energy is 144 (moderate), which is the strongest reading in the entire 16-day window. Now, the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross from the WNW, so it'll be lumpy and choppy. It's not perfect, but it's the only time we see any real push. This size is getting into the territory where it could be too much for beginners.
Even then, the report still calls it poor surf conditions. Honesty hurts, but that's the reality.
If you're a kite surfer, the afternoon on Saturday the 18th of July could be more interesting. We've got a 4ft W swell and a solid 16 mph cross-wind, and with this beach-and-reef setup, that might be your go.
For the rest of us, it's a long wait. Forecasts can change, but as it stands now, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 92 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 9 | 6 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:58AM0.17m | 10:11PM0.29m | 9:47AM0.17m | 10:57PM0.30m | 10:33AM0.17m | 11:40PM0.30m | 11:20AM0.16m | 00:22AM0.28m | 12:10PM0.16m | 1:02AM0.26m | 1:04PM0.16m | 1:41AM0.24m | 2:07PM0.16m | 2:19AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM-0.01m | 4:43AM0.06m | 3:52PM-0.02m | 5:31AM0.06m | 4:35PM-0.01m | 6:17AM0.06m | 5:18PM0.00m | 7:02AM0.06m | 6:02PM0.02m | 7:45AM0.06m | 6:47PM0.05m | 8:28AM0.07m | 7:40PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 27 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | W 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | E 2 | ESE 3 | E 2 | — | S 4 | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 33 | 92 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 9 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 937 | 1145 | 223 | 924 | 1201 | 691 | 572 | 1126 | 907 | 970 | 937 | 1060 | 37 | 1079 | 266 | 280 | 1201 | 904 | 295 | 620 | 572 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cap St Louis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap St Louis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap St Louis 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 St Louis) 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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