Surf Forecasts:
Cap Sim surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, N swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Sim this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Sim in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Sim over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the outlook for the Cap Sim area. To be honest, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for any decent surf.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a real problem. The wind is howling out of the north and northeast, sitting at 22 to 34 mph for days on end. That’s making for messy, cross-off conditions that are just bulldozing the surface. The swell is mostly a short-period, wind-driven affair, with periods of just 6 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is all over the place, hitting a peak of 842 (strong to very strong wave energy) on the Saturday afternoon of the 25th of July, but with those winds, it’s just a blown-out mess. The water is a shocking 4.9° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.
The first real flicker of hope doesn’t come until Friday the 31st of July. The morning session at Cap Sim shows a bit of potential. The wind finally drops to a light 9 mph from the NNW, which is still cross-off, but it’s a gentle breeze. The swell is coming from the north at 6.2 ft, but with a short 6-second period, so it won’t have much push. The combined energy is a weak 291 (moderate). The forecast says to expect good surf conditions, but with that short period, it’s going to be a bit fat and soft. Still, it’s the only window where the wind isn’t a total nightmare.
Looking further ahead, the first week of August is a total write-off. The wind stays strong, and the swell drops right off, with combined energy readings down to just 3 (weak) on the 4th of August. There’s a tiny blip on the morning of the 5th of August with a 5.2 ft NNW swell, but the period is still short (7 seconds) and the wind is a moderate 16 mph from the NNE. That’s a marginal call at best.
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the pick of a very poor bunch is the Friday morning, 31st of July at Cap Sim. The swell is coming from the north at 6.2 ft, and while the period is short, the lighter wind will make it the cleanest it’s been all outlook. For the rest of the stretch, you’re honestly better off saving your energy. This is a long, frustrating run of poor conditions.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 225 | 247 | 272 | 244 | 312 | 357 | 314 | 466 | 430 | 447 | 819 | 662 | 557 | 796 | 634 | 470 | 461 | 323 | 264 | 254 | 329 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55AM2.07m | 9:24PM2.01m | 10:04AM2.02m | 10:40PM1.94m | 11:15AM2.05m | 11:50PM1.98m | 12:15PM2.15m | 00:45AM2.08m | 1:04PM2.28m | 1:30AM2.20m | 1:45PM2.43m | 2:08AM2.32m | 2:22PM2.57m | 2:42AM2.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.93m | 3:34AM0.94m | 4:20PM0.97m | 4:47AM0.97m | 5:36PM0.92m | 5:53AM0.91m | 6:34PM0.81m | 6:45AM0.80m | 7:20PM0.67m | 7:27AM0.67m | 7:59PM0.54m | 8:04AM0.54m | 8:34PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 24 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 225 | 247 | 272 | 244 | 312 | 357 | 314 | 466 | 430 | 447 | 819 | 662 | 557 | 796 | 634 | 470 | 461 | 323 | 264 | 254 | 329 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 86 | 698 | 61 | 85 | 712 | 62 | 86 | 642 | 61 | 62 | 94 | 92 | 62 | 712 | 62 | 86 | 669 | 62 | 105 | 669 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cap Sim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Sim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Sim 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 Sim) 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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