Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mini Capo this week:
The surf forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, this is Rusty. Looking at Mini Capo, the next couple of weeks are a lean spell. You’ve got a long stretch of nothing before anything even looks like a wave.
The first real surf doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 19th. That’s almost a week of flat, frustrating conditions from the 13th through the 18th. Just ripples and junk cross-shore breezes.
On the morning of the 19th, we finally get something. Mini Capo sees a clean 5ft swell out of the NW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 297—a solid moderate push for this reef. The wind is glassy from the east at 3 mph, and that’s a big deal. The swell direction matches the preferred SW angle from the guidance, so it sets up well. Water temp is about average for the season. This is a standout morning, but remember, this break is inconsistent and rarely works. It’s an advanced wave only. Crowds pop up sometimes, so you might have a few buddies out, but nothing crazy.
The afternoon of the 19th gets messy with cross-shore wind, and the days after drop back to tiny, weak stuff. The morning of Tuesday, August 26th brings another pulse: 4ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind out of the NW at 16 mph. Energy sits at 213—moderate—and the strong offshore wind keeps the surface clean. For the experienced crew, this is worth paddling out for. That 16 mph wind is fresh, so it’s not for beginners.
After that, it’s back to small, wind-affected dribble. The swell shifts but never locks in again, and the wind stays too breezy.
Your best call is Wednesday morning, the 19th for the cleanest, most lined-up surf. The 26th is a solid backup for the experts who can handle the breeze. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. Don’t force it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | W 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 159 | 623 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:10PM0.31m | 9:55AM0.20m | 10:48PM0.31m | 10:38AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.30m | 11:20AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.28m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:28AM0.26m | 12:47PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.23m | 1:38PM0.19m | 1:27AM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:37AM0.06m | 3:57PM-0.01m | 5:15AM0.05m | 4:36PM0.00m | 5:50AM0.05m | 5:15PM0.02m | 6:24AM0.05m | 5:54PM0.04m | 6:57AM0.06m | 6:35PM0.07m | 7:30AM0.06m | 7:20PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:28 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 14 | 67 | — | 623 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | — | 159 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 572 | 565 | 1079 | 926 | 555 | 1098 | 926 | 965 | 1063 | 921 | 921 | 1051 | 415 | 1040 | 921 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mini Capo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mini Capo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mini Capo 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 (Mini Capo) 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).
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