Cape Vidal surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Vidal this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Vidal in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 16 days.
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