
Surf Forecasts:
Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 6,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, near gales from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
394 | 288 | 294 | 273 | 547 | 833 | 1314 | 1370 | 787 | 751 | 1225 | 2061 | 1321 | 904 | 1017 | 1280 | 918 | 1071 | 6880 | 5314 | 1790 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:15PM1.70m | 7:31AM1.48m | 8:04PM1.60m | 8:28AM1.37m | 9:12PM1.49m | 9:57AM1.28m | 10:47PM1.44m | 11:49AM1.30m | 00:24AM1.48m | 1:15PM1.44m | 1:36AM1.59m | 2:13PM1.60m | 2:30AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:24AM0.54m | 1:28PM0.52m | 2:17AM0.64m | 2:23PM0.65m | 3:36AM0.73m | 3:50PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.73m | 5:57PM0.75m | 7:06AM0.62m | 7:26PM0.64m | 8:04AM0.48m | 8:24PM0.49m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | — | S 10 |
394 | 288 | 294 | 273 | 226 | 833 | 1314 | 1370 | 787 | 751 | 1225 | 2061 | 1321 | 904 | 1017 | 1280 | 918 | 1071 | 61 | — | 586 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — |
149 | 112 | 97 | 169 | 547 | 142 | 87 | 90 | 62 | 44 | 65 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 45 | 81 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 51 | 56 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 6880 | 5314 | 1790 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 269 | 2111 | 2088 | 710 | 252 | 211 |
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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.











