Surf Forecasts:
Cape Boujdour surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Boujdour this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Boujdour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Boujdour in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Boujdour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
216 | 210 | 333 | 283 | 256 | 241 | 153 | 124 | 67 | 43 | 120 | 72 | 80 | 128 | 194 | 199 | 163 | 254 | 198 | 173 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:27PM2.01m | 4:47AM1.90m | 5:07PM1.88m | 5:29AM1.79m | 5:54PM1.72m | 6:21AM1.67m | 6:57PM1.55m | 7:34AM1.56m | 8:38PM1.45m | 9:26AM1.55m | 10:40PM1.51m | 11:02AM1.68m | 11:50PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.39m | 10:34PM0.43m | 10:49AM0.49m | 11:14PM0.56m | 11:38AM0.62m | 00:06AM0.71m | 12:51PM0.75m | 1:28AM0.84m | 2:39PM0.81m | 3:17AM0.87m | 4:18PM0.73m | 4:43AM0.78m | 5:28PM0.59m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 241 | 153 | — | 23 | 43 | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 31 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 5 | N 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
216 | 210 | 333 | 283 | 256 | — | — | 124 | 67 | 25 | 120 | 72 | 80 | 128 | 194 | 199 | 163 | 254 | 198 | 173 | 211 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 209 | 209 | 209 | 209 | 209 | 210 | 210 | 215 | 283 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 655 | 311 | 312 | 311 | 308 | 308 | 308 |
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Information about the Cape Boujdour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Boujdour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Boujdour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Boujdour 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 Boujdour) 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 Boujdour 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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