Cape Barabar Surf Break

Cape Barabar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 3.42° S 143.64° E

Issued: 3 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Barabar sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cape Barabar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Barabar surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Barabar this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Barabar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Barabar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Barabar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.9
E
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.3
NE
8
1.2
E
6
1.7
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
104
138
159
168
221
191
127
9
8
70
8
59
40
28
43
46
104
11
123
239
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
0
ESE
10
N
5
NE
5
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
8:36PM1.05m
5:22AM1.19m
9:31PM1.08m
6:15AM1.18m
10:23PM1.10m
7:13AM1.14m
11:10PM1.11m
8:15AM1.08m
11:54PM1.12m
9:23AM1.00m
00:33AM1.12m
10:41AM0.90m
1:08AM1.13m
Low Tide
12:36PM-0.08m
00:21AM0.94m
1:28PM-0.13m
1:29AM0.96m
2:21PM-0.14m
2:40AM0.95m
3:14PM-0.09m
3:55AM0.91m
4:06PM-0.00m
5:13AM0.84m
4:56PM0.12m
6:29AM0.75m
5:45PM0.26m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
 mm
2
1
6
4
6
1
16
5
3
3
4
1
6
3
Temp °C
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
Feels °C
28
30
29
31
31
30
30
30
29
31
30
31
32
31
30
30
30
30
29
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
1.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
17
17
16
7
168
7
7
7
9
97
70
112
59
40
28
8
8
18
11
16
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
4
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
7
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
2
2
1
1
9
4
2
1
7
7
6
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
1.7
E
6
Energy kJ
104
104
138
159
221
191
127
109
43
46
104
134
123
239
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
2355
933
1884
2355
2355
229
933
933
1601
933
933
229
0
933
933
951
1571
1571
2352
2404
1545
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sepik
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Cape Barabar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Barabar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Barabar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Barabar 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 (Cape Barabar) 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 Cape Barabar 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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