Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the local surf picture.
It's a slow start, folks. We're looking at a long stretch of flat water with nothing to ride. The first real chance of a wave doesn't show up until Thursday, September 3rd. That's a solid gap of about a week and a half with no real surf to speak of. The ocean is just taking a nap.
When we finally get a pulse, it's all about Mini Capo (reef). The water is sitting at 82°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 3.6°F above average, so you'll be fine in just boardshorts.
The only time the scores look half-decent is on the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. We've got a 3.3ft swell from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. That's a short-period swell, not a lot of power behind it, but the combined energy is a moderate 89. The real winner here is the wind: glassy conditions from the ENE at just 3 mph. That means the surface will be dead flat. The waves are rideable, but the overall conditions are pretty ordinary. It's a tiny window on a tricky, inconsistent reef that's only for experienced surfers. If you're an expert and you're jonesing for a paddle, this is your only look.
After that, the swell fades back to nothing, and we're left with tiny, weak waves. It's a lean run, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:58PM0.22m | 7:12AM0.16m | 8:33PM0.24m | 7:55AM0.17m | 9:04PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.18m | 9:33PM0.27m | 9:06AM0.19m | 9:59PM0.28m | 9:41AM0.20m | 10:26PM0.28m | 10:17AM0.21m | 10:52PM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.05m | 2:55AM0.10m | 2:06PM0.04m | 3:23AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.02m | 3:50AM0.08m | 3:12PM0.02m | 4:17AM0.07m | 3:44PM0.01m | 4:45AM0.06m | 4:17PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | SE 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1148 | 944 | 1179 | 1258 | 537 | 348 | 1312 | 915 | 389 | 908 | 945 | 557 | 921 | 490 | 490 | 951 | 391 | 425 | 343 | 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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