Surf Forecasts:
Capo Marina surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Capo Marina is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. For a spot that’s a known reef break, inconsistent as it is, we’re in for a real waiting game.
The only real chance to get wet comes early on. Saturday morning, August 29th, we’ve got a pulse of SW swell pushing in around 5ft with a 6-second period. It’s not a classic long-period groundswell, but the combined wave energy is moderate at 297. What makes this session the pick of the bunch is the wind – dead glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s a rare clean window. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is much warmer than usual for the time of year by over 5°, so that’s very unusual. You’ll be in for a pleasant dip. However, being a reef break that’s inconsistent, you might have to work for the set waves. With the swell pushing over 5 feet, this is getting a bit too big for beginners, but for the advanced crew, it’s worth a look.
That Saturday afternoon, the wind swings SSE and picks up to 9 mph, turning cross-onshore and choppy. The swell drops fast to 4ft and the energy falls to 172. It’s a write-off after lunch.
From there, the surf fades into nothingness for days. Sunday the 30th morning has a tiny 3ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, but the energy is a weak 56. It’s surfable but ordinary, and then it’s gone. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Wednesday, September 9th, there’s effectively nothing rideable – a gap of over a week. The swell stays under 2 feet, periods are short, and the wind is generally onshore or cross. Many days show zero combined energy.
Finally, on Wednesday morning, September 9th, we see a little spike. A 4ft SSW swell with a 6-second period rolls in, delivering moderate wave energy at 113. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s surfable and clean, but still very ordinary. Given the height, it’s still in that intermediate-to-advanced zone, but after such a long dry run, it’s the only other session with a pulse. Everything after that vanishes again into the sub-1 foot range with no energy worth mentioning.
So, to sum it up: the standout is hands-down Saturday morning, August 29th at Capo Marina. Clean, glassy, a bit of size from the SW, and much warmer water than normal. The Wednesday 9th morning is a distant second, just to get a paddle if you’re desperate. Otherwise, it’s a bleak two weeks. The reef is inconsistent as it is, and with no sustained energy, this is one of those periods where you’re better off tuning the board and watching the horizon.
Stay patient. The ocean always comes back.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 96 | 59 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:05AM0.25m | 10:39PM0.32m | 10:41AM0.25m | 11:08PM0.31m | 11:20AM0.25m | 11:38PM0.29m | 12:03PM0.25m | 00:12AM0.27m | 12:53PM0.24m | 00:52AM0.25m | 1:59PM0.23m | 1:44AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.22m | 3:07AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.02m | 4:56AM0.05m | 4:41PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.05m | 5:17PM0.05m | 6:00AM0.05m | 5:58PM0.07m | 6:39AM0.05m | 6:46PM0.09m | 7:26AM0.06m | 7:53PM0.12m | 8:29AM0.07m | 9:39PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | — | W 7 | SSW 4 |
103 | 69 | 59 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | S 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
— | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
194 | 96 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 886 | 845 | 830 | 799 | 799 | 799 | 859 | 835 | 826 | 1048 | 271 | 192 | 253 | 271 | 273 | 253 | 192 |
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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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