
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Conran surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Conran this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Conran over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Conran in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Conran over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1352 | 1824 | 887 | 736 | 363 | 165 | 226 | 334 | 153 | 68 | 35 | 43 | 65 | 14 | 21 | 59 | 908 | 240 | 178 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:28PM0.89m | 11:29AM1.09m | 00:22AM0.80m | 12:14PM1.05m | 1:29AM0.75m | 1:09PM1.02m | 2:49AM0.72m | 2:14PM1.00m | 4:04AM0.74m | 3:20PM1.02m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:18PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.29m | 5:04AM0.43m | 6:20PM0.34m | 5:41AM0.50m | 7:22PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.55m | 8:33PM0.39m | 7:27AM0.59m | 9:42PM0.38m | 8:42AM0.59m | 10:39PM0.35m | 9:51AM0.56m | 11:25PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 12 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | S 19 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 7 |
8 | 6 | 34 | 736 | 363 | 165 | 144 | 81 | 153 | 68 | 35 | 43 | 65 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 7 | 18 | 39 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | E 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
3 | — | 3 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 38 | 48 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 7 | — | 6 | 5 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | E 11 | SE 12 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 |
1352 | 1824 | 887 | 183 | 90 | 193 | 226 | 334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 59 | 908 | 240 | 178 | 64 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1098 | 218 | 240 | 240 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 58 | 58 | 195 | 134 | 165 | 195 | 253 | 411 | 165 | 218 | 134 | 240 | 58 |
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Information about the Cape Conran Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Conran provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Conran can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Conran 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 Conran) 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 Conran 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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