Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at Mini Capo (Mini-Cap) for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – this isn’t a classic run. The water is sitting at 84°F which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so that’s a nice surprise for the skin.
The forecast starts with a real flat spell. Monday the 17th is a total write-off with no swell and glassy conditions, but nothing to ride. That quiet stretch runs right through most of the week. There’s a tiny bump around Wednesday the 19th afternoon with a 4 ft NW swell at 7 seconds, but it’s only scoring a 1 out of 10 for quality – weak and a bit messy. The energy is minimal at 103 (moderate). The whole stretch from the 17th through to the 25th of August is mostly poor, with only a few surfable but very ordinary windows. Saturday the 22nd morning has a glassy 3 ft W swell at 7 seconds, but the energy is only 92 (weak) – it’s clean but small and weak.
The real standout, and the only one worth circling, is Sunday the 30th of August. That afternoon we’ve got a 7 ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 569 (strong). Winds are cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is solid for advanced surfers – 7 ft is pushing into expert territory at a reef break. The swell direction is SW, which is right in the optimum zone for Mini Capo. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect non-stop action, but when it does come through, it’ll have some punch. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so keep that in mind.
The Monday the 31st still has some size (4 ft NW) but the wind goes cross-on, and the quality drops off. After that, it’s back to small and weak. So, the whole window is pretty barren except for that one Sunday afternoon. If you’re a beginner, this isn’t your week at all. The swell size and the reef nature make it a no-go. For the experienced crew, mark that 30th of August.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 44 | 239 | 311 | 255 | 119 | 61 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 00:58AM0.23m | 1:38PM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30AM0.06m | 7:20PM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 44 | — | — | 255 | 119 | 61 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | WNW 5 | — | NW 7 | WSW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | 239 | 311 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 993 | 11 | 167 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 348 | 348 | 921 | 425 | 298 | 206 | 1 | 1 | 343 | 2 | 2 | 949 |
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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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