Capo Mannu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Capo Mannu Point. For a spot that usually delivers, we’re looking at a pretty flat spell to start, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

The first week is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell that barely gets going. From Sunday the 2nd all the way through to Thursday the 7th, it’s mostly poor conditions with waves rarely breaking over 1 foot to 1.5 feet. The swell energy is painfully low, often sitting in the single digits (5) to low teens (16). You’ll see a few moments of glassy or clean conditions, like Thursday morning the 6th with light ESE winds, but there just isn’t enough swell to push through. The wind is a mixed bag, with some light offshore or cross-off moments, but the ocean is mostly asleep. Nothing to get excited about here.

We finally get a little pulse on Friday morning the 7th. A 2-foot NW swell with a 7-second period and light north winds gives us the first surfable but very ordinary waves. The energy is still weak (47), but at least it’s clean. Saturday morning the 8th is similar with a 3.5-foot NW swell, glassy conditions, and a bit more energy (110), but it’s still pretty average. The afternoon winds pick up NW at 12 mph, which will mess up the surface. We see the same pattern repeat on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th, with small, inconsistent waves and building wind.

The real wait is for the second week, and it’s worth it. After a flat Tuesday and Wednesday, we get a standout morning on Saturday the 15th. The swell jumps to 6.2 feet from the NW, with a 9 mph WNW cross-off breeze and a period of 8 seconds. The energy really kicks up to 470, and conditions are clean. This is the first time the setup looks proper. The swell is getting a bit big for beginners, but it’s manageable for anyone with some experience. The swell direction is SW-optimum, and NW is close enough to light it up.

But the absolute highlight is Monday morning the 17th. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. A solid 11.5-foot NW swell rolls in with a 9-second period, and the wind is light NE at 3 mph, delivering glassy conditions. The combined energy is massive at 1756, and the forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful groundswell that will wrap into the reef with real punch. With that size, it’s strictly for experts. The offshore wind will keep it clean and lined up. This is a day that could be truly special, but it’s more than a week out, so keep an eye on the charts.

Week two is a patchy affair, but Monday the 17th is the one to circle. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get in early if you can.

That’s your lot from me. This is a slow burn, but the payoff at the end looks worth the wait.

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