Cape Vidal surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,916 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Vidal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 16 days.
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