Mini Capo Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.03° N 8.39° E

Mini Capo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mini Capo sea temperature is
26.8° C
2.9° 

Mini Capo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mini Capo surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 31 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mini Capo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at Mini Capo, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. This spot is a bit of a diva anyway, an exposed reef break that’s inconsistent. You really need everything to line up for it to fire, and for the next couple of weeks, the stars just aren’t aligning.

Right out of the gate, Thursday morning the 16th, it’s tiny – we’re talking 0.3 ft and glassy, but there’s just no energy at all. The combined swell energy is a measly 1. That’s not surf, that’s a lake. We’re stuck in this pattern for days. Friday, Saturday, Sunday... nothing of consequence. You’ll see little bumps of 0.7 ft to 1 ft, but with periods shorter than 8 seconds, it’s just wind slop. The water temp is at 80°, which feels much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least a paddle would be pleasant, but you won’t be riding anything.

We go through a whole week of this. Clean skies, light winds, but the ocean is just sleeping. From the 16th all the way through to the morning of Monday, July 27th, there’s basically nothing rideable. A full ten-day gap of absolutely no recommendations.

Now, Monday July 27th is where we finally see a pulse. Monday morning, the swell nudges up to 4 ft from the NW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 103. Conditions are glassy, which is beautiful, but it’s still just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a start.

The real standout, the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Monday afternoon, July 27th. This is the one. We get a solid 6 ft of swell out of the NW, period bumping to 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 493 – that’s moderate, but for this spot it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. It’s going to be a proper size for Mini Capo. Now, keep in mind that 6 ft is starting to get a bit meaty, and this is an advanced reef break, so it’s not for the groms. But for the crew that knows the lineup, that afternoon session is the only window of quality all forecast.

Tuesday the 28th still has some leftover energy in the morning – 3 ft and glassy – but the energy drops off fast to 84, and by the afternoon the wind picks up and it’s back to nothing. After that, we fade right back into the flat spell for the rest of the month.

So there you have it. Almost two weeks of nothing, then one promising afternoon on the 27th. Get on it if you can, because the rest of this forecast is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
5
0.3
S
2
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
SW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
6
0.4
NW
6
0.2
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6
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5
0.6
NNW
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0.4
NNW
4
0.3
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NW
6
0.6
NW
6
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6
0.4
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0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
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2
2
1
11
3
1
1
0
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3
0
31
22
11
5
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
S
10
SE
15
W
5
NNW
5
ENE
15
NW
5
NNW
5
NNE
20
NW
5
NNW
5
E
20
NNW
0
NNW
5
N
25
NW
15
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5
ENE
20
NNW
5
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
10:51AM0.19m
11:56PM0.31m
11:38AM0.18m
00:37AM0.30m
12:27PM0.17m
1:16AM0.28m
1:20PM0.17m
1:54AM0.25m
2:23PM0.16m
2:32AM0.23m
3:39PM0.17m
3:14AM0.20m
5:08PM0.17m
Low Tide
4:55PM-0.01m
6:30AM0.07m
5:36PM0.01m
7:15AM0.07m
6:18PM0.03m
7:59AM0.07m
7:02PM0.06m
8:43AM0.07m
7:51PM0.09m
9:28AM0.07m
8:56PM0.11m
10:18AM0.07m
10:31PM0.13m
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8:53
8:52
8:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Mini Capo Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mini Capo 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sardinia? If you are looking for accommodation near Mini Capo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Sassari, Iglesias and Nuoro.

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