Surf Forecasts:
Cupe surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Cupe in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 18 Nov, 9AM (local time) – 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Cupe before Thursday 19 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 6ft (1.8m), 8s on Wednesday 18 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cupe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cupe in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cupe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 64 | 82 | 69 | 66 | 85 | 77 | 96 | 113 | 123 | 127 | 127 | 123 | 124 | 101 | 80 | 80 | 84 | 101 | 84 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:40AM1.75m | 11:54PM1.90m | 12:37PM1.86m | 00:50AM2.00m | 1:22PM1.97m | 1:36AM2.08m | 2:01PM2.06m | 2:16AM2.12m | 2:35PM2.11m | 2:53AM2.13m | 3:08PM2.13m | 3:29AM2.10m | 3:41PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.62m | 6:25AM0.39m | 6:44PM0.50m | 7:12AM0.31m | 7:29PM0.38m | 7:52AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.28m | 8:28AM0.22m | 8:45PM0.20m | 9:01AM0.22m | 9:19PM0.16m | 9:33AM0.24m | 9:52PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 82 | 48 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 36 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | N 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | N 11 | NE 16 | NNE 15 | N 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | SSE 11 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 64 | 82 | 69 | 66 | 85 | 77 | 96 | 113 | 123 | 127 | 127 | 123 | 124 | 101 | 80 | 80 | 84 | 101 | 84 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 1346 | 1369 | 621 | 1369 | 1757 | 621 | 1775 | 1262 | 621 | 1915 | 1262 | 621 | 1346 | 800 | 621 | 1262 | 780 | 621 | 1752 | 1262 |
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Information about the Cupe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cupe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cupe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cupe 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 (Cupe) 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 Cupe 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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