Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 687 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, the water temp at Mini Capo is sitting at 82°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s really unusual – it’s like the ocean forgot it’s September and is holding onto full-on summer warmth.
Right now, there’s nothing doing. The next few days are a total write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a gap of about five days with no real swell on offer. Tiny, weak waves and poor conditions are the theme from Saturday the 5th right through to Thursday the 10th. You’ll see a few ripples on the 5th and 6th, but with a 0.7 ft to 2 ft swell and periods of 4 to 6 seconds, there’s just no energy. The combined energy is only 2 to 27 (weak) – it’s flat, flat, flat.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 11th. That morning, we get a 7 ft groundswell from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and a north wind blowing offshore at 6 mph. That’s clean. The combined energy jumps to 560 (moderate). This is a solid, punchy wave for the advanced crew. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s too big for beginners, and Mini Capo is an exposed reef break that’s inconsistent, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The crowd factor is “sometimes” – you might see a few others out. Friday afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind, but the energy is a little higher at 673. This is the standout window, but it’s a short-lived pulse.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th still have some swell hanging around – 4 ft to 6 ft from the NW – but the winds get up to 19 mph, making it messy and blown out. Not worth the paddle. The energy is still moderate (114 to 359), but the quality is gone.
After that, from Monday the 14th through the rest of the forecast, it’s a slow fade back to tiny, weak surf and poor conditions. The combined energy drops to 1 or 2, and we’re back to a blank run. The second week is a no-go.
So, the honest truth: if you’re an advanced surfer and you can get out on Friday the 11th morning, that’s the only real chance. The rest of the 16 days? It’s a long, flat wait.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 2 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 129 | 355 | 547 | 649 | 230 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:44AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:39PM0.01m | 4:36AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | 129 | 355 | 6 | 649 | 230 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | S 3 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 7 | 24 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 547 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 921 | 915 | 908 | 921 | 921 | 921 | 993 | 908 | 908 | 921 | 921 | 1173 | 945 | 384 | 133 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 328 | 199 |
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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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