Surf Forecasts:
La Cabanita surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Cabanita this week:
The surf forecast for La Cabanita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Cabanita in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Cabanita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 13 | SE 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 37 | 64 | 104 | 128 | 30 | 89 | 46 | 42 | 67 | 86 | 75 | 72 | 46 | 43 | 51 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:24PM2.69m | 5:35AM2.69m | 5:58PM2.51m | 6:07AM2.54m | 6:34PM2.31m | 6:43AM2.36m | 7:15PM2.11m | 7:28AM2.18m | 8:10PM1.93m | 8:30AM2.03m | 9:35PM1.82m | 10:02AM1.97m | 11:14PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.41m | 11:49AM0.37m | 11:59PM0.59m | 12:24PM0.54m | 00:33AM0.78m | 1:05PM0.74m | 1:13AM0.96m | 1:56PM0.92m | 2:08AM1.12m | 3:12PM1.06m | 3:35AM1.21m | 4:49PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SE 6 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SE 4 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 11 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 37 | 34 | 51 | 29 | 88 | 75 | 46 | 5 | 67 | 86 | 75 | 72 | 29 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SE 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | SE 5 | W 3 | — | WNW 12 | W 11 | — | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 16 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 42 | 23 | 4 | 1 | — | 46 | 23 | — | 24 | 10 | 9 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | W 17 | WNW 11 | SE 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 11 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | 5 | 22 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | WNW 3 | SE 10 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | SE 3 | S 3 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 25 | 64 | 104 | 128 | 350 | 89 | 27 | 50 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 51 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 228 | 121 | 131 | 60 | 126 | 121 | 60 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 14 | 86 | 539 | 124 | 177 | 353 | 86 | 114 | 247 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Cabanita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Cabanita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Cabanita 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 (La Cabanita) 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 La Cabanita 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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