Cape Young Husband Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.01° S 137.18° E

Cape Young Husband Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Young Husband sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.9° 

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


Cape Young Husband surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Young Husband this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Young Husband over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Young Husband in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a proper run of swell coming in for Cape Young Husband, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The water's sitting at 61°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning's looking sweet with a moderate offshore breeze from the north, cleaning up a 4ft SW groundswell. The period is a long 12 seconds, so there's some proper energy in the water (combined energy of 968). It's a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Things get even better that afternoon – the swell holds at 4ft, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds, and the energy kicks up to 1265. This is proper groundswell, and for experienced surfers, it's going to be pumping. The wind stays offshore, so expect clean, lined-up walls. This is the standout session of the whole forecast.

Moving into Monday the 20th, the swell builds to 6ft with a 15-second period and energy at 1413. The morning is still offshore, making for excellent conditions. The afternoon sees the swell push to 7ft, with a cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. It's getting bigger, but still manageable for confident surfers.

Tuesday the 21st holds decent size, 7ft in the morning with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong at 1632. But by the afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore, and it gets a bit messy. The quality drops off.

Then we hit a bit of a rough patch. From Wednesday the 22nd, the wind turns onshore and the swell gets big. Wednesday morning is 8ft but with a cross-onshore wind, making it choppy. By Thursday the 23rd, it's a monster 15ft – way too big for this break, with horrible cross-onshore wind. The energy reads 13252, which is massive, but it's unsurfable. This continues through Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th with 10ft to 13ft swell and strong cross-shore winds. The swell is too big for this spot, and conditions are poor.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell drop to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-shore and fresh, so it's only marginal at best. Monday the 27th is a write-off with onshore winds.

Now, there's a glimmer on Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell drops to 5ft, but it's a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The period is a long 14 seconds, and it's a SSW swell. Energy is moderate at 950. It's a smaller day, but for a point break with offshore wind, it'll be fun and clean. A good option for a quieter session.

The end of the month and into August gets messy again. The 29th and 30th have some size but cross-offshore winds, so it's clean but not perfect. By the 31st, the wind is a strong 40 km/h offshore, which is hard to paddle into, and the swell is small. The first of August is a total washout with 40 km/h cross-shore winds and a big, messy swell. The 2nd of August has a chance with a 8ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, making it average. The 3rd of August sees a 10ft swell with a very long 18-second period, but it's just too big for the break.

So, to wrap it up: your absolute best bet is Sunday the 19th of July, both morning and especially the afternoon glass-off. That's the one to book in. The following Tuesday and Wednesday mornings also offer some clean, smaller waves if you're happy to duck out during the week. The rest of the period is either too windy, too big, or both.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:24PM0.92m
2:53AM0.76m
2:35PM0.86m
3:36AM0.78m
2:42PM0.81m
4:29AM0.79m
2:40PM0.76m
5:50AM0.79m
1:51PM0.73m
9:00AM0.83m
10:23AM0.91m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.35m
8:28AM0.44m
9:13PM0.31m
9:05AM0.52m
9:33PM0.28m
9:47AM0.62m
9:56PM0.27m
11:02AM0.71m
10:23PM0.29m
10:50PM0.32m
11:19PM0.36m
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Information about the Cape Young Husband Surf forecast

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