Cape Elizabeth Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.35° N 124.31° W

Cape Elizabeth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Elizabeth sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.8° 

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


Cape Elizabeth surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Elizabeth this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Elizabeth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Elizabeth in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
6
0.4
SW
18
1.3
NW
6
0.4
SW
17
1.4
NW
7
1.1
NW
6
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
123
140
134
300
390
315
307
300
204
168
106
114
82
113
128
100
173
98
122
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
N
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
W
15
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
W
20
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:27PM2.30m
4:40AM1.87m
5:02PM2.35m
5:43AM1.69m
5:45PM2.37m
7:01AM1.55m
6:39PM2.39m
8:32AM1.51m
7:44PM2.41m
9:59AM1.59m
8:55PM2.47m
11:07AM1.74m
10:03PM2.56m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.32m
10:25AM0.32m
11:33PM0.23m
11:08AM0.54m
00:38AM0.14m
12:01PM0.76m
1:49AM0.03m
1:10PM0.92m
3:01AM-0.11m
2:31PM0.99m
4:07AM-0.27m
3:49PM0.94m
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5:58
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:47
8:46
8:45
8:44
8:42
8:39
8:38
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Temp °C
16
16
18
18
16
17
17
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
13
12
17
15
12
16
16
13
15
15
12
12
12
10
12
12
10
14
13
11
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Information about the Cape Elizabeth Surf forecast

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