Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s 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 1.6m 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down.
Honestly, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a solid 9-day stretch with nothing worth suiting up for at Mini Capo. The ocean’s flat or near-flat, wave energy is pathetic, and the winds are all over the place. It’s a real dry spell, but it happens.
The first real hope comes on Friday, August 28th. A pulse of NW groundswell finally shows up, around 6ft on the morning with an 8-second period. The wind is offshore from the north, light and clean, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 393. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. This is the clear standout. Mini Capo is a reef, so it’ll handle that 6ft NW swell well, and with glassy offshore wind, it’ll be clean and lined up. Just remember, it’s an advanced spot and inconsistent, so it’s not for everyone. Crowds can show up.
The Friday afternoon stays big, around 7ft, but the wind gets stronger cross-offshore, making it more of an expert-only session. Energy is still high at 652.
Saturday the 29th, the swell drops to about 4ft, but the wind goes super light from the ENE, so it cleans up nice. It’s surfable, but not a standout. After that, it fades fast and we’re back to tiny waves.
So, your best bet is Friday morning, August 28th. That’s the one. Everything else, you can sleep in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 4 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
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 kJ | 223 | 96 | 66 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 92 | 41 | 47 | 45 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 37 | 15 | 40 | 39 | 16 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:27AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.18m | 2:00AM0.18m | 4:13PM0.18m | 2:53AM0.16m | 5:57PM0.19m | 7:11PM0.20m | 6:11AM0.15m | 7:58PM0.22m | 7:12AM0.16m | 8:33PM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.07m | 8:22PM0.12m | 8:54AM0.08m | 10:01PM0.14m | 10:04AM0.08m | 00:34AM0.14m | 11:30AM0.08m | 1:47AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.07m | 2:25AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.05m | 2:55AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 32 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 4 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 223 | 96 | 66 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 92 | 41 | 47 | 45 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 37 | 15 | 40 | 39 | 16 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 30 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 1392 | 348 | 443 | 1036 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 908 | 908 | 384 | 2 | 908 | 1 | 2 | 915 | 1038 |
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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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