Surf Forecasts:
Capo Marina surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capo Marina this week:
The surf forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Marina in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for your stretch of coast, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s looking slim. This isn't one of those times I can spin a yarn about a hidden gem. The models are showing a whole lot of flat, dribbly nothing for the next week and a half. We're talking about a solid gap with no real surf on offer until the 21st. Yeah, it’s a tough stretch.
The first real pulse of energy shows up on the afternoon of Monday the 21st. Capo Marina finally wakes up from its slumber. We’re looking at a SW swell pushing in at 3ft. The energy reading is 97, which is still in that weak-to-moderate category, so it's not going to be a world-beater, but it’s something. The period is a touch short at 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which should keep the face reasonably clean. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s just ordinary. I wouldn’t call it a standout; I’d call it a chance to get wet if you’re desperate.
Beyond that, the long-range stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry. There are a couple of tiny pulses on the 20th with a 1ft SSW swell and some glassy conditions on Sunday afternoon, but energy is pitifully low at 11. It’s ankle-biters at best.
So, where does that leave us? The only thing that even remotely resembles a highlight is that Monday afternoon session on the 21st. It’s a reef break, and this SW swell is right in its wheelhouse. It’s inconsistent, so you'll be waiting around, but when a set comes, there might be a fun little wave. But given the short period and the lack of size, this is not one for the highlight reel.
The rest of the window is a dust bowl. There’s nothing for beginners, and even the experts will be better off finding something else to do. Because the break is a reef setup, the lack of swell just means it’s flat. If the wind howls and we get some windswell, this setup could look better for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers. But as it stands, it's a long, dry spell.
Keep the faith. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
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 kJ | 64 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | off | off | cross | off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 8:52PM0.33m | 8:52AM0.25m | 9:28PM0.34m | 9:31AM0.26m | 10:01PM0.33m | 10:09AM0.26m | 10:32PM0.32m | 10:46AM0.26m | 11:01PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.26m | 11:29PM0.27m | 12:02PM0.25m | 11:57PM0.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.05m | 2:52PM0.01m | 3:48AM0.04m | 3:31PM0.01m | 4:20AM0.04m | 4:08PM0.02m | 4:50AM0.04m | 4:45PM0.04m | 5:18AM0.04m | 5:23PM0.06m | 5:46AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | NNW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 64 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 9 | W 8 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 144 | 233 | 56 | 132 | 886 | 282 | 371 | 859 | 464 | 799 | 844 | 811 | 799 | 844 | 805 | 805 | 1095 | 854 |
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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).
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