Surf Forecasts:
Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 11,906 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noncom (Cape Recife) this week:
The surf forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noncom (Cape Recife) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
846 | 904 | 426 | 320 | 377 | 272 | 237 | 233 | 144 | 110 | 336 | 207 | 666 | 178 | 518 | 636 | 1127 | 1942 | 6443 | 11906 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:35PM1.82m | 3:44AM1.78m | 4:03PM1.90m | 4:12AM1.83m | 4:30PM1.94m | 4:42AM1.85m | 4:59PM1.95m | 5:12AM1.82m | 5:31PM1.92m | 5:44AM1.75m | 6:04PM1.85m | 6:20AM1.65m | 6:42PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.35m | 9:49AM0.24m | 10:08PM0.28m | 10:16AM0.20m | 10:37PM0.24m | 10:44AM0.19m | 11:06PM0.24m | 11:13AM0.22m | 11:38PM0.29m | 11:44AM0.29m | 00:12AM0.37m | 12:17PM0.40m | 00:51AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 |
562 | 502 | 426 | 320 | 377 | 272 | 237 | 233 | 144 | 73 | 336 | 207 | 72 | 178 | 518 | 636 | 86 | 57 | 41 | 5031 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 9 |
846 | 553 | 367 | 242 | 247 | 213 | 128 | 66 | 89 | 85 | 50 | 40 | 4 | 110 | 46 | — | — | — | 82 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 112 | 215 | 18 | 50 | 23 | 37 | 50 | 41 | 36 | 78 | — | 47 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | N 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | WSW 2 | SW 12 | — | — | E 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
753 | 904 | — | — | — | 6 | 49 | 43 | 49 | 110 | — | 1 | 666 | — | — | 35 | 1127 | 1942 | 6443 | 11906 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 120 | 209 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 361 | 677 | 328 | 69 |
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Information about the Noncom (Cape Recife) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noncom (Cape Recife) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noncom (Cape Recife) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noncom (Cape Recife) 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 (Noncom (Cape Recife)) 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 Noncom (Cape Recife) 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.











