Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for our little corner of the world. Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The swell is going to be really inconsistent and mostly small, so we’ve got to be patient and pick our moments.
The only real stand-out in the whole 16-day window is Friday the 11th. We’ve got a small but clean morning session on the cards. The swell is coming from the NW at 4ft, with a period of 8 seconds – not huge, but there’s enough energy in the water (201 combined energy) to get a few fun ones. The real win here is the wind: it’s glassy, absolutely no texture on the water. For a reef break like Mini Capo that’s exposed to the SW, having that NW swell and no wind is a rare treat. The water is a very unusual 83°, a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like tropical bath water. This is the best on offer, but it’s an inconsistent break, so don’t expect a wave every minute. Keep an eye out for crowds though, as it can get busy.
Thursday the 10th sees a bit more size, with 6ft NW swell, but the wind is a cross-off at 12 mph and the conditions are described as marginal. The energy is moderate (413), but it’s not going to be clean enough to get excited about.
After that Friday morning, it drops off hard. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to the morning of Wednesday the 17th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swell drops below 3ft, period drops, and the energy is next to nothing. There’s a few glassy moments, but with hardly any swell, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Then on the 17th, we get a pulse of bigger energy again. Thursday morning has a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is a strong 19 mph, and the afternoon jumps to 8ft NW with 25 mph winds. That’s a lot of wind and a lot of white water. The energy is strong (952 in the afternoon), but with those winds, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. If you’re a kite surfer, this might be your window, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
The rest of the second week is similar – small, weak, or blown out. There’s a tiny window on the morning of the 21st with a 4ft NW swell and moderate wind, but it’s not a standout. The best bet, by a long shot, is that Friday morning the 11th. Get it while you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 413 | 322 | 200 | 151 | 75 | 54 | 26 | 44 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 304 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:41PM0.30m | 9:44AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.29m | 10:22AM0.22m | 10:43PM0.27m | 11:00AM0.22m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:37AM0.22m | 11:39PM0.23m | 12:16PM0.22m | 00:05AM0.21m | 12:59PM0.21m | 00:30AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.01m | 4:06AM0.04m | 3:39PM0.01m | 4:36AM0.04m | 4:18PM0.02m | 5:04AM0.03m | 4:56PM0.04m | 5:31AM0.04m | 5:35PM0.06m | 5:57AM0.04m | 6:15PM0.08m | 6:25AM0.05m | 6:59PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 322 | 200 | 1 | 75 | 54 | 26 | 44 | 19 | 9 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | 304 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | SW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 413 | — | — | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 382 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1079 | 2 | 908 | 993 | 908 | 908 | 908 | 908 | 565 | 1503 | 921 | 921 | 1051 | 402 |
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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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