
Surf Forecasts:
Capo Marina surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Marina in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next 16 days, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s an incredibly quiet run for this region. The whole window is a flat spell, with only a few tiny, paltry pulses that are barely worth a mention. The first real surfable moment doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday the 12th of September, and even then, it’s unremarkable.
We’re looking at Capo Marina, a reef break that’s exposed to the SSW, but it’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is a massive 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, a real tropical feel.
The entire opening stretch from now through to Friday the 11th of September is a complete write-off. Swell heights are mostly flat or below 1.0 ft, with periods of 4 to 5 seconds, and combined energy readings are in the single digits (1 to 8). It’s just not happening.
The first tiny glimmer of life comes Saturday morning, the 12th of September. A small, 2 ft SW swell at 7 seconds rolls in, with a combined energy of 49 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the N, so it’ll be clean. The forecast says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and honestly, that’s a generous call. The period is short, so it won’t have much push. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 2 ft with glassy conditions, but it’s barely a ripple.
The 13th of September gives a brief, tiny 1.0 ft SW swell in the morning with light offshore winds, but the energy is only 11 (weak). The afternoon goes glassy again with a tiny 0.7 ft.
After that, from the 14th of September onwards, it’s almost completely flat again. A few 0.3 ft pulses poke in here and there, but with combined energy of 1 or 0, it’s functionally dead. The wind remains clean for the most part, but there’s simply no swell to work with.
The standout – and I use that term loosely – is the Saturday morning of the 12th of September. It’s the only time the swell nudges close to 3 ft, the wind is offshore, and you’ll have the place to yourself because the crowds are only “sometimes” an issue. But the short period means it’s not going to be a beauty. This is a real desert stretch of surf, but in this region, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope. The setup with the small swell and light winds could be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 24 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off |
High Tide | 1:44AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.22m | 3:07AM0.20m | 5:16PM0.24m | 6:34PM0.26m | 6:22AM0.20m | 7:29PM0.29m | 7:21AM0.22m | 8:14PM0.32m | 8:09AM0.23m | 8:52PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM0.07m | 9:39PM0.14m | 9:56AM0.08m | 11:44PM0.13m | 11:25AM0.07m | 1:03AM0.11m | 12:33PM0.05m | 1:56AM0.09m | 1:26PM0.03m | 2:38AM0.07m | 2:11PM0.01m | 3:14AM0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:58 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | W 6 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 5 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 48 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 9 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 33 | 24 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 478 | 859 | 811 | 799 | 799 | 799 | 825 | 866 | 866 | 830 | 940 | 799 | 830 | 830 | 182 | 19 | 296 | 104 |
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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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