Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here.
Let’s keep it real for Mini Capo (Mini-Cap). This 16-day stretch is mostly flat and frustrating, but there’s one small window that’s worth a look. Don’t count on much at the start—the ocean’s nearly asleep.
From Wednesday 16th September onward, the run is almost empty. You’re looking at a long dry spell, with barely any useable swell through the first week. Water temp is nothing special for the time of year, and the wind’s mostly light, but there’s nothing to push.
The one session that stands out is Thursday afternoon, 17th September. That’s when a 1.3m NW swell rolls in with an 8-second period, packing a moderate 211 units of energy. The wind goes light cross-off out of the west at 10 km/h, so expect clean, lined-up surf. Mini Capo is a reef break and it’s inconsistent, so when it does get this kind of NW swell (matching its favoured SW direction), it can offer some fun shape for the more advanced surfers. It’s not big, but it’s the best of the bunch by a long shot.
After that, it’s dead again. From Thursday 24th September right through to Wednesday 30th September, you’re looking at flat, glassy water with nothing to ride. On Thursday 1st October, a pathetic 0.2m ESE swell shows up—no good for anyone.
If you’ve got to paddle out, Thursday 17th afternoon is your only real call. Crowds are possible when it shows, but honestly, for a break that’s this inconsistent and rarely breaks, that afternoon is the one. Everything else is a skip.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SSE 2 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 101 | 211 | 109 | 65 | 45 | 81 | 75 | 46 | 81 | 42 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 00:05AM0.21m | 12:59PM0.21m | 00:30AM0.18m | 1:52PM0.20m | 1:00AM0.16m | 3:17PM0.19m | 1:38AM0.15m | 5:10PM0.19m | 6:32PM0.21m | 5:57AM0.14m | 7:19PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:25AM0.05m | 6:59PM0.10m | 6:56AM0.07m | 7:57PM0.12m | 7:38AM0.08m | 9:54PM0.14m | 8:54AM0.09m | 00:48AM0.13m | 10:38AM0.09m | 1:35AM0.12m | 11:59AM0.08m | 1:58AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 6 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 32 | 101 | 211 | 109 | 65 | — | 81 | 75 | — | 81 | 42 | — | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 46 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 993 | 908 | 1051 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 993 | 910 | 908 | 921 | 555 |
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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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