
Surf Forecasts:
Capo Marina surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 6s period, SW swell with 5 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capo Marina this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Marina in the next 16 days are 0.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a lean start. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, flat conditions through to mid-month. No real surf to speak of until we get past the 20th. The only spot that has any potential in this region is Capo Marina, a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only.
The water temp is sitting at 84°F which is a whopping 7°F warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’re in for a warm bath.
For the first week and a half, it’s a total write-off. The combined wave energy is basically zero or single digits, with wave heights barely cracking 0.3 feet and short periods of 4 to 6 seconds. Total doldrums. There's a little blip around the 21st of August where we see a 1 ft to 3 ft swell roll in, but with onshore wind it’s going to be a messy, choppy affair. That energy is still weak at 45 (moderate).
Now, the real interest starts building around the 22nd of August. We get a pulse of 7 ft swell from the SW with a period of 7 seconds, combined energy leaping to 677 (strong). That’s a serious jump, but the wind is cross-shore and cloudy, so it won’t be clean. The afternoon drops to 5 ft but gets messy with a 12 mph cross-breeze.
The standout period is the 24th of August (Monday). The morning is a gem: a clean 5 ft swell from the SE with 7-second period, combined with a strong 9 mph offshore wind from the north. That’s clean, glassy surf for the experts. The wave energy is sitting at a solid 330 (strong). That afternoon turns glassy, with the swell dropping to 4 ft but still holding a good energy of 242. That’s your best bet – clean and punchy for those who can handle it.
The week after, on the 26th of August (Wednesday), we see another spike of 7 ft from the SSW in the morning with a 7-second period and a cross-offshore wind, giving a strong 454 energy. That’s big and powerful, but remember: a reef break like Capo Marina for advanced surfers only at that size. The afternoon drops to 5 ft but the wind goes cross-on again, making it a bit sloppy.
For a beginner, this is not the stretch. Over 5 ft and definitely over 8 ft (though we don’t hit that), it’s expert territory anyway. The short period of 7 seconds means it won’t be the most shapey, but the reef should help the wave form.
In short: wait until the 24th of August for the cleanest, most powerful session. The 26th is also worth a look early. The rest? A lot of waiting for nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:14AM0.23m | 9:15PM0.33m | 9:02AM0.24m | 9:56PM0.35m | 9:45AM0.24m | 10:35PM0.35m | 10:27AM0.24m | 11:11PM0.34m | 11:08AM0.24m | 11:45PM0.32m | 11:50AM0.24m | 00:18AM0.29m | 12:34PM0.23m | 00:49AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.00m | 3:35AM0.07m | 3:10PM-0.01m | 4:17AM0.06m | 3:50PM-0.01m | 4:56AM0.05m | 4:30PM-0.00m | 5:33AM0.05m | 5:08PM0.02m | 6:08AM0.06m | 5:47PM0.04m | 6:42AM0.07m | 6:27PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSE 3 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 821 | 1048 | 809 | 263 | 1048 | 807 | 805 | 859 | 859 | 799 | 1047 | 831 | 799 | 859 | 817 | 820 | 844 | 819 | 807 | 852 | 233 |
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Information about the Capo Marina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Capo Marina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Capo Marina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capo Marina 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 (Capo Marina) 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 Capo Marina 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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