
Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, ‘cause old Rusty’s gonna walk you through the next couple weeks at Mini Capo. Gotta be straight with you right off the bat, there’s a serious flat spell on the menu before anything gets moving.
We’re looking at a pretty grim start. From Wednesday the 5th through the middle of next week, it’s mostly a desert out there. Sure, the mornings are glassy with light winds from time to time—like Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th have that clean, inviting look—but there’s no push. We’re talking waves in the 0.7 ft to 1 ft range coming from the WSW with a short period. The energy is pathetic, sitting around 7 in the combined swell energy department. It’s basically a lake with a pulse. There’s just nothing for a surfboard to work with.
There’s a little blip on Friday the 7th. Overnight some swell arrives from the NW, pushing the morning waves up to a meagre 3 ft with a 7-second period. The morning wind is light cross-off, which will keep it clean, but the energy is still weak (97). It’s surfable, sure, but “ordinary” is about the kindest word I can use. That’s a pop, not a swell. Then it fades straight back out again—Saturday the 8th through Tuesday the 12th is basically a write-off. Just a whole lot of nothing and lots of flat, glassy conditions. Bring a book.
Around Tuesday the 13th, we’re back to full-on flat. No waves at all. This is a long, long wait.
Now, looking further ahead, and I want to be clear this is a long-range promise, not a guarantee, things try to wake up again.
The first real sign of life comes on Wednesday the 19th. A fresh NW swell pushes the afternoon waves up to 4 ft with a 7-second period, and the energy jumps to 184. But the wind is the main character here, switching to a cross-onshore from the WSW. That’s poor surf quality, even if the size is coming up. It’s going to be choppy and messy. A far cry from what we need.
The highlight of this whole 16-day stretch? It’s safely Thursday the 20th. The swell data shows the most promise, with the morning pushing 6 ft from the NW with a 7-second period. The combined swell energy really kicks in here at a solid 393—that’s the strongest we’ve seen all forecast. It’s the standout, but it comes with caveats. The wind is still cross-onshore from the SE, which will put some texture on the surface. 6 ft at a spot like Mini Capo is expert territory—it’s a proper reef, and this size starts to get serious. It’s not a day for beginners. But for those who know the lineup, this is the best chance for some real power and push.
So there you have it. A whole lot of flat, a couple of nothing burgers, and one day—Thursday the 20th—that actually looks like it has some grunt to it, even if the wind isn’t ideal. It’s a long, dry wait. Keep your board waxed, polish your patience, because that’s the main muscle you’ll be using.
Later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 99 | 91 | 143 | 99 | 45 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:34PM0.18m | 2:19AM0.21m | 4:02PM0.18m | 3:20AM0.19m | 5:40PM0.20m | 6:59PM0.22m | 6:15AM0.18m | 7:58PM0.25m | 7:25AM0.18m | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:22AM0.19m | 9:30PM0.29m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22AM0.06m | 8:02PM0.10m | 9:18AM0.06m | 9:30PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.13m | 11:42AM0.05m | 1:13AM0.12m | 12:48PM0.03m | 2:20AM0.10m | 1:43PM0.02m | 3:12AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.00m | 3:56AM0.07m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | NW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 5 | NNW 3 |
5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 91 | 4 | 99 | 45 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | W 8 | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
2 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 99 | — | 143 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 908 | 909 | 1124 | 993 | 403 | 993 | 0 | 0 | 1099 | 0 | 1 | 1251 | 945 | 939 | 1098 | 945 | 1063 | 993 | 415 | 908 | 993 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mini Capo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Sardinia? If you are looking for accommodation near Mini Capo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Sassari, Iglesias and Nuoro.











