
Surf Forecasts:
Caves surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves this week:
The surf forecast for Caves over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
453 | 434 | 492 | 380 | 248 | 203 | 167 | 224 | 415 | 1005 | 742 | 511 | 498 | 480 | 313 | 258 | 203 | 251 | 857 | 459 | 1095 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:19AM0.77m | 10:33AM0.89m | 9:43PM0.52m | 10:52AM1.02m | 10:48PM0.58m | 11:17AM1.13m | 11:24PM0.63m | 11:45AM1.22m | 11:51PM0.68m | 12:11PM1.29m | 00:16AM0.72m | 12:38PM1.34m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44PM0.39m | 1:01AM0.42m | 6:35PM0.49m | 6:07PM0.40m | 4:03AM0.32m | 6:19PM0.32m | 4:43AM0.25m | 6:37PM0.25m | 5:17AM0.19m | 6:58PM0.21m | 5:47AM0.13m | ||||||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
— | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
453 | 434 | 492 | 380 | 248 | 203 | 167 | 224 | 415 | 1005 | 742 | 511 | 498 | 480 | 313 | 258 | 203 | 251 | 606 | 459 | 1095 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 21 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | 23 | 50 | 97 | 266 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 23 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 15 | W 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 11 | 857 | 75 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 504 | 651 | 565 | 402 | 178 | 402 | 501 |
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Information about the Caves Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves 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 (Caves) 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 Caves 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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