Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the chatter and talk about what’s actually happening at Mini Capo.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty grim start. The first few days are totally flat. Sunday morning has a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW, but the energy is weak, only 10, and it's just not doing anything. The water is a very unusual 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help the surf.
The first real sign of life is Monday morning, July 27th. We’ve got a 4ft NW groundswell with a moderate energy of 213, and the wind is light offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, and it’s going to be the best bet for a while. This is a reef break, so longer period swells can work well here, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be peeling off nicely. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every five seconds, but when they come, they’ll be good. The afternoon picks up a bit more size to 6ft, but the wind swings cross-off and gets stronger, so the morning is definitely the session.
Now, there’s a long, dry gap after that. From Tuesday the 28th through to the next week, the swell just dies. Tiny scraps here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a classic blank run for this area.
The real standout, though, is coming up on Wednesday, August 5th. That afternoon, a solid 5ft NW swell rolls in with a strong energy of 410. The wind is offshore from the NW, and the period is a nice 9 seconds. This is the best-looking swell of the whole forecast. The next morning, Thursday August 6th, holds that 5ft size with the morning offshore wind from the N, and again, it’s clean. But by Thursday afternoon, it jumps to 8ft, and that’s only for experts. The energy is a massive 806, which is powerful. The following morning, Friday August 7th, is still pumping with 7ft NW swell, 593 energy, and light cross-off winds. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a window to remember.
So, if you’re chasing the standouts: Monday morning July 27th for the first clean, rideable wave, and then the whole stretch from Wednesday August 5th afternoon through Friday August 7th morning is the real deal. Just remember, it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when it’s on, it’s on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 22 | 322 | 181 | 326 | 306 | 152 | 83 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:56PM0.24m | 8:08AM0.17m | 9:31PM0.25m | 8:47AM0.18m | 10:04PM0.26m | 9:22AM0.18m | 10:35PM0.27m | 9:56AM0.19m | 11:04PM0.28m | 10:31AM0.19m | 11:33PM0.28m | 11:07AM0.19m | 00:01AM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.05m | 3:13AM0.11m | 2:27PM0.03m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:03PM0.02m | 4:20AM0.10m | 3:36PM0.01m | 4:52AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.01m | 5:23AM0.08m | 4:39PM0.01m | 5:54AM0.08m | 5:11PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 22 | 322 | 181 | 21 | 306 | 152 | 83 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 28 | 32 | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 49 | — | — | 326 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 3 | 42 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 573 | 0 | 0 | 939 | 0 | 0 | 908 | 779 | 348 | 921 | 537 | 718 | 993 | 935 | 782 | 1099 | 555 | 1093 | 993 | 926 |
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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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