Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast. Gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, long run of days with next to nothing worth paddling out for, and it’s gonna be a real test of patience.
We kick things off with a solid week of flat, tiny, or just plain messy conditions at Mini Capo. The water’s sitting at a balmy 83°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s about 5°F above average, so it’s pretty wild, feels more like a bath than the ocean.
From Saturday the 22nd all the way through to Monday the 1st of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a few tiny bumps here and there, but the swell’s just not showing up. On Sunday the 23rd, there’s a faint pulse of 2ft from the NW with a short 6-second period, but the cross-off wind and weak combined energy (just 35) mean it’s not worth the effort. The whole first week is a lesson in frustration—most of the time the combined energy barely hits double digits. Even when the wind goes offshore or glassy, like on Wednesday the 27th morning, there’s simply no energy in the water (combined energy of 11).
Then, hold onto your board. Things finally change on Wednesday the 2nd of September. A pulse of swell rolls in: 8ft from the NW at 8 seconds for the morning, ramping up to 10ft from the NW at 9 seconds by the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to 857 and then 1215—that’s strong to very strong wave energy. But here’s the catch: the wind goes onshore, and the conditions are described as marginal. This is a solid groundswell, but for a spot like Mini Capo, which is a reef break that’s inconsistent, long-period NW swell can sometimes race by a bit straight. Still, for advanced surfers only, this is the one to watch. This Thursday the 3rd morning, the swell drops to 4ft from the NW, with a light offshore breeze and clean conditions—still surfable, but nothing special.
So, the standout window? It’s that Wednesday the 2nd. If you’re an experienced surfer and can handle some wind, that’s the biggest energy we’ll see, but it’s not going to be perfect. For everyone else, you’re waiting another week for anything rideable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | S 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 61 | 56 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:11PM0.20m | 6:11AM0.15m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 |
| kJ | 61 | 56 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 24 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | S 4 | SW 6 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | S 4 | W 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 487 | 1 | 56 | 1122 | 924 | 1249 | 1270 | 537 | 348 | 133 | 423 | 542 | 908 | 908 | 557 | 1040 | 505 | 459 | 1398 | 208 |
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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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