Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
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 cookin' for Mini Capo.
Honestly, I've gotta be straight with you. The next week and a half is a tough slog. We're looking at a big fat zero in the surf department for the first six days. From Wednesday the 12th all the way through to Monday the 17th of August, there's just nothing doing. The ocean's flat, the readings are all zero, and you'd be better off waxing your board at home than staring at the lineup.
Things start to show a tiny pulse of life around Tuesday the 18th, but it's poor. We get a little bit of knee-high slop, but it's crummy with cross-shore chop. This continues through to Friday the 21st – the swell is tiny, the period is short, and it's just not worth paddling out for.
Finally, we get a chance. Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The wind swings offshore from the north, light and clean, and we get a clean 4 ft of swell. The energy is moderate (171), and the wind is light and clean. It's not gonna blow your mind, but it's the only surfable window in the whole forecast. The problem is, Mini Capo is an inconsistent reef break, so you've gotta be patient. The crowd could be there, too, as it's a known spot that sometimes gets busy. This one's for the advanced crew.
The outlook beyond that gets messy. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of August see a building swell, but the wind goes completely sour. Strong cross-onshore winds ruin the 8 ft to 12 ft waves. That's a lot of power (up to 1847), but it's a total washing machine. For a beach and reef setup like this, with wind that strong, it's looking more like a kite surfer's paradise than a clean paddle session.
The tail end of the period, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, shows some cleaner conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is small and unexciting. The 26th afternoon has a marginal note with 5 ft, but it's not a standout.
So, if you're keen, point your board at Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. That's your one true window. The rest? Bide your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:30PM0.29m | 9:10AM0.19m | 10:10PM0.31m | 9:55AM0.20m | 10:48PM0.31m | 10:38AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.30m | 11:20AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.28m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:28AM0.26m | 12:47PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM0.07m | 3:15PM-0.01m | 4:37AM0.06m | 3:57PM-0.01m | 5:15AM0.05m | 4:36PM0.00m | 5:50AM0.05m | 5:15PM0.02m | 6:24AM0.05m | 5:54PM0.04m | 6:57AM0.06m | 6:35PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 926 | 565 | 1099 | 935 | 598 | 1079 | 572 | 572 | 1098 | 926 | 988 | 1079 | 939 | 945 | 951 | 113 | 782 | 1099 | 1185 |
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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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