Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk surf.
It’s a rough start at Mini Capo (Mini-Cap). Water temp is 83°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual, so you’ll be sweating in your suit more than surfing. But the real problem is there’s nothing to ride. From Wednesday the 12th to Sunday the 16th of August, it’s completely flat. Zero swell, zero energy, just poor conditions and a few light cross-offshore breezes keeping things clean but dead. Don’t bother.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday morning the 18th finally show a pulse. Tuesday morning the 18th brings a tiny 4ft northwest swell with a 7-second period, but the combined energy is only 105 (weak), and it’s described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s glassy, though, with a slight air from the northwest, so you might get a few knee-high bumps if you’re really keen. Not worth the drive.
From Wednesday the 19th through to Sunday the 23rd of August, the swell tries to build but the wind gets wild. Wednesday morning the 19th has 5ft from the northwest at 8 seconds, with 313 energy (moderate), but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore – clean but messy. Still poor surf. Thursday the 20th goes glassy again with a tiny 3ft northwest swell, but energy drops to 59 (weak). Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are even smaller. Sunday the 23rd morning has 3ft from the northwest with 91 energy, but it’s rain showers and clean cross-offshore – still just “surfable but very ordinary.” No standout here.
Now, the real fire is way out at the end of the forecast. Circle Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of August. On Wednesday the 26th afternoon, we get a solid 12ft swell from the northwest with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 2482 (strong). That’s serious power. The wind is a moderate 20 km/h cross-offshore from the west-northwest, keeping it clean. At 12ft, this is for experts only – way too big for beginners. The swell direction is northwest, which is spot-on for this exposed reef, so it’ll handle the size well. Remember, this is a long way out, so it’s promising but not guaranteed.
Thursday the 27th of August is the real highlight. Morning session brings 13ft from the northwest at 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 6307 (very strong). That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is moderate cross-offshore from the northwest, so it’s clean. At 13ft, this is strictly for experts. The period is 10 seconds, which is decent, so it should hold shape on this reef. The afternoon drops to 10ft from the west-northwest with 2126 energy, still strong, but the wind picks up to 25 km/h. Thursday morning is the best window in the whole 16 days, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.
Bottom line: a huge flat spell from the 12th to the 17th, then a few weak, ordinary days, and then a big spike late in the second week. The only one worth chasing is Thursday the 27th of August morning – 13ft, northwest, clean, for the experienced crew only. Mini Capo (Mini-Cap) is an inconsistent reef, but when it lights up, it’s a proper slab.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | NW 3 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 105 | 187 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:38PM0.19m | 1:27AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:30AM0.06m | 7:20PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 66 | 105 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 187 | 486 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1099 | 934 | 597 | 1079 | 926 | 1019 | 1079 | 919 | 981 | 993 | 988 | 988 | 921 | 921 | 988 | 993 | 1 | 0 | 1392 | 187 |
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Information about the Mini Capo Surf forecast
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.











