Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, W swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W 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 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the forecast for our little slice of coast. To be straight with you, the next two weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch before a potential gem shows up way down the line. The only spot that’s even worth talking about is Mini Capo, a tricky little reef break that’s known for being inconsistent. We’ve got a long wait, but there might be a payoff.
The water here is sitting at a warm 84°F right now, which is a solid 6°F above the norm for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly – you’ll be surfing in water that feels more like the middle of summer.
Right now, through the rest of August and into the first days of September, it’s a desert. We’re looking at a massive gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the energy is weak. You’ll see a few small pulses, like a 3ft swell from the NW on Wednesday the 19th, but with a 7-second period and only 96 units of energy, it’s just not doing anything. The wind is glassy in the morning, but the waves are too weak to hold any shape. It’s the kind of stuff you’d only bother with if you were desperate and the tide was perfect.
Then, on the morning of Friday, August 28th, a little pulse of 4ft from the NW with a 7-second period and 106 units of energy shows up. The wind is light from the NNE, so it’s offshore. You might get a few clean, knee-high lines, but it’s still a very ordinary, marginal session. It’s a slight tease, but nothing to get excited about.
The real standout, the one that finally breaks the silence, is on Thursday, September 3rd. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning shows a solid 10ft NW swell with a 9-second period and a massive 1366 units of energy. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light from the NNE, so it’s going to be glassy and clean. This is the big one. However, at 10ft, this is for experts only. This reef can get nasty, and with that size, you better know what you’re doing. The afternoon drops a little to 8ft, but the wind swings to a cross-off from the NW at 16 mph, which will still be manageable for the experienced crew. This is the only true standout on offer, but it’s a long way off and at an inconsistent spot, so don’t bank on it until you see it. The rest of the time? Save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 96 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 58 | 74 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 33 | 47 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:41PM0.18m | 2:00AM0.18m | 4:13PM0.18m | 2:53AM0.16m | 5:57PM0.19m | 7:11PM0.20m | 6:11AM0.15m | 7:58PM0.22m | 7:12AM0.16m | 8:33PM0.24m | 7:55AM0.17m | 9:04PM0.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.07m | 8:22PM0.12m | 8:54AM0.08m | 10:01PM0.14m | 10:04AM0.08m | 00:34AM0.14m | 11:30AM0.08m | 1:47AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.07m | 2:25AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.05m | 2:55AM0.10m | 2:06PM0.04m | 3:23AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | W 5 | W 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 96 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 58 | 74 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 25 | 33 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | SW 8 | WNW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 284 | 420 | 497 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 420 | 908 | 908 | 1099 | 909 | 909 | 909 | 537 | 206 | 208 | 56 |
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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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