
Surf Forecasts:
Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 4,675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
387 | 469 | 264 | 181 | 320 | 694 | 463 | 455 | 393 | 505 | 752 | 767 | 596 | 4675 | 1098 | 3059 | 793 | 513 | 2846 | 2411 | 3163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40PM1.81m | 6:50AM1.60m | 7:21PM1.71m | 7:32AM1.48m | 8:06PM1.60m | 8:17AM1.36m | 8:57PM1.49m | 9:16AM1.26m | 10:03PM1.40m | 10:42AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.36m | 12:19PM1.22m | 00:43AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.30m | 00:45AM0.46m | 12:49PM0.40m | 1:26AM0.56m | 1:27PM0.51m | 2:12AM0.68m | 2:09PM0.63m | 3:09AM0.77m | 3:03PM0.75m | 4:33AM0.83m | 4:28PM0.83m | 6:16AM0.81m | 6:17PM0.84m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
387 | 469 | 264 | 181 | 320 | 389 | 463 | 455 | 393 | 278 | 752 | 767 | 596 | 1913 | 1098 | 1082 | 793 | 513 | 2846 | 2411 | 3163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
79 | 48 | 238 | 107 | 96 | 29 | 455 | 264 | 134 | 505 | 242 | 149 | 121 | 87 | 69 | 35 | 35 | 336 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | S 16 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 4 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — |
49 | 9 | 31 | 75 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 193 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 31 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 305 | — | — | 120 | 694 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 4675 | — | 3059 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 209 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 209 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
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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.










