Cape Elizabeth Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.35° N 124.31° W

Issued: 10 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Elizabeth sea temperature is
12.4° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Elizabeth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
799
922
1183
865
630
407
480
251
284
245
248
261
418
287
314
236
212
252
366
167
208
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
W
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
30
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:20PM2.20m
4:48AM2.17m
6:08PM2.23m
5:52AM1.91m
6:56PM2.25m
7:04AM1.70m
7:44PM2.28m
8:24AM1.57m
8:30PM2.29m
9:44AM1.55m
9:15PM2.30m
10:55AM1.60m
9:59PM2.32m
Low Tide
10:25AM-0.38m
10:51PM0.64m
11:13AM-0.14m
11:59PM0.59m
12:03PM0.12m
1:09AM0.48m
12:54PM0.37m
2:17AM0.34m
1:48PM0.59m
3:19AM0.19m
2:45PM0.77m
4:13AM0.03m
3:41PM0.89m
5:00AM-0.10m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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9:15
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:16
 mm
Temp °C
15
14
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
17
17
14
14
14
13
12
13
11
12
14
13
Feels °C
13
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
10
16
14
11
11
9
8
9
10
7
9
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.8
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
799
922
1183
865
630
407
294
202
166
119
248
167
418
163
314
223
212
252
366
167
208
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
NW
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
306
302
269
209
203
297
480
251
284
245
112
111
85
84
84
174
75
75
33
63
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
17
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
29
59
14
197
194
49
18
113
60
90
4
3
103
45
90
236
37
20
19
19
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
151
261
287
144
82
23
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
94
96
0
51
96
7
51
816
0
48
621
0
101
621
94
109
109
122
1011
1172
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Cape Elizabeth is 56 km (35 miles) from Aberdeen. If you plan a vacation in Washington State, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aberdeen. Aberdeen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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