Captains surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Captains this week:
The surf forecast for Captains over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Captains in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Captains over the next 16 days.
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