Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming down the line. Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a big stretch of flat or near-flat conditions, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. The only real glimmer of hope, and I mean the *only* one, is a pulse that arrives around the second weekend.
The first real surfable day won’t roll in until Saturday, September 5th. Before that? Dead. There’s a solid gap from now right through the 4th with nothing worth paddling for.
Alright, let’s get into it. The standout window is Saturday, September 5th at Mini Capo. It’s a reef break that faces the open ocean, and it knows how to handle a decent swell. On Saturday morning, we’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm – which is a beautiful thing for this spot. The wave energy is solid (276), and you’ll feel that power. This is a spot that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only, so don’t take it lightly. The swell direction hits the optimum for this break. It’s the best of the whole run. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit or a shorty will do you fine.
After that Saturday session, it dries up again. There is another pulse building for Thursday, September 11th. Thursday morning at Mini Capo sees a 7ft NW swell, period still 8 seconds, and light winds. The energy jumps right up (504), but the size gets punchy. At 7ft, it’s not a beginner wave, and it’s only really for the experienced crew. The wind is light offshore in the morning which will keep it clean, but it’s a bit of a step up from the Saturday before.
Honestly, if you can only paddle out once in the next couple of weeks, make it the morning of Saturday, September 5th. A little inconsistent, sure, but with glass and that NW groundswell, Mini Capo will be your best bet. Thursday the 11th is on the radar too, but it’s more of a big-wave day for the brave.
Keep an eye on the sky and the charts, but for now, that’s the story.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 43 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 55 | 74 | 153 | 88 | 123 | 244 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17AM0.21m | 10:52PM0.28m | 10:54AM0.21m | 11:20PM0.27m | 11:34AM0.21m | 11:49PM0.25m | 12:17PM0.21m | 00:20AM0.23m | 1:08PM0.21m | 00:57AM0.21m | 2:14PM0.20m | 1:43AM0.19m | 3:47PM0.20m | 2:57AM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17PM0.02m | 5:13AM0.05m | 4:51PM0.03m | 5:42AM0.04m | 5:27PM0.05m | 6:14AM0.04m | 6:08PM0.07m | 6:50AM0.05m | 6:57PM0.09m | 7:34AM0.05m | 8:04PM0.11m | 8:32AM0.06m | 9:56PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 5 | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 43 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 55 | — | 153 | 88 | — | 244 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | SW 6 | W 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | 39 | — | 21 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 74 | — | — | 123 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 343 | 11 | 206 | 1051 | 909 | 908 | 985 | 908 | 908 | 993 | 908 | 908 | 1099 | 73 | 1 | 234 | 0 | 2 | 234 | 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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