Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Mini Capo. There’s a long stretch of nothing, then a brief window of something, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The action is all at Mini Capo, a reef break that’s exposed to the swell. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so it takes the right conditions to fire. The water here is running at 82°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
We kick off on Friday the 4th of September with tiny, weak swell. Only 2ft from the WNW with a short period of 6 seconds, and a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a measly 21 – it’s a total write-off. The next few days are even worse. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are practically flat, with glassy or light cross-off winds but no power in the water. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are dead flat, with zero combined energy. We’re talking a solid 5-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning brings a jump in size to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and a cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 600 – that’s a moderate energy pulse. The afternoon gets a bit bigger, 7ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, and a cross-off breeze. Energy is 645. This is a substantial swell, but it’s pushing into the 6ft+ range, which puts it firmly in the expert-only zone. The wind is clean, so the face will be smooth, but this is serious. This is the standout window of the whole forecast. Friday the 11th drops off fast, back to 3ft and weak energy. After that, it’s back to the doldrums with tiny, weak swell through the rest of the second week. Saturday the 19th of September has a tiny 0.3ft bump from the NW, but it’s not worth getting wet for.
The only real call to make here is for the experienced crew: Thursday the 10th of September at Mini Capo. The swell is solid, the wind is clean, and the energy is moderate. It’s the one true standout. For everyone else, this is a long, quiet stretch of water.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 | 457 | 645 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:47PM0.20m | 2:57AM0.17m | 5:33PM0.21m | 6:50PM0.23m | 6:27AM0.16m | 7:44PM0.26m | 7:31AM0.17m | 8:28PM0.28m | 8:20AM0.19m | 9:06PM0.29m | 9:03AM0.20m | 9:41PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56PM0.13m | 9:55AM0.07m | 00:11AM0.12m | 11:25AM0.06m | 1:30AM0.10m | 12:36PM0.04m | 2:19AM0.08m | 1:31PM0.03m | 2:59AM0.07m | 2:18PM0.02m | 3:34AM0.05m | 3:00PM0.01m | 4:06AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 380 | 143 | 645 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 5 | — | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 62 | — | 457 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 908 | 908 | 909 | 908 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 908 | 531 | 476 | 0 | 187 | 599 | 0 |
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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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