Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM. 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 1.7m 8s 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty average around here. We’ve got just one real standout spot, and even that one has its quirks. The surf is going to be very inconsistent for most of the window, with long gaps of tiny or no waves at all.
First up, Mini Capo is a shallow reef break, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers. It’s a spot that rarely breaks – when it does, it’s usually worth a look, but don’t count on it. The water is sitting at a very unusual 83°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year.
Friday the 11th morning will be your best chance in the near term. You’ll get a clean, knee-to-waist-high 4ft swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the north, making for decent, surfable waves. The combined energy is a modest 180, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s rideable. The period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit fat and sectiony.
After that, it’s a long, disappointing gap. From Friday afternoon all the way through the week, we’re looking at tiny surf, a lot of nothing, and a mix of cross-shore or off-shore winds. Not worth paddling out.
The next flicker of hope comes Thursday morning the 17th. The swell is back up to a similar 4ft from the NW, with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 191. Still a short period of 8 seconds, but the clean morning conditions could serve up a few fun ones.
Then, another dry spell dumps us right back into flatness until the 22nd. By Tuesday the 22nd, there’s a bit of a pulse showing in the afternoon – 5ft from the NW with 7-second period and a combined energy of 173. But the wind is onshore from the west, so it’ll be messy. The following morning, the 23rd, you get a similar 4ft NW swell with a light cross-shore wind, but again, the quality is not good.
For the whole 16-day run, there’s only one morning that really stands out: Friday the 11th. If you miss that first window, you’re pretty much waiting until the 17th or 22nd for anything rideable, and those are far from perfect. This spot is one of those inconsistent breaks, and this forecast proves why.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Friday morning. That’s your only real window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 179 | 153 | 86 | 54 | 25 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 196 | 191 | 257 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:52PM0.20m | 1:00AM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:56AM0.07m | 7:57PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 179 | 1 | 86 | 54 | 25 | 34 | 15 | 13 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 196 | 191 | 257 | 227 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | SW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 382 | 0 | 1 | 348 | 782 | 908 | 993 | 908 | 908 | 921 | 908 | 1304 | 1239 | 1051 | 457 | 921 | 0 | 0 | 462 | 0 |
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