
Surf Forecasts:
Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
654 | 565 | 626 | 943 | 812 | 1875 | 1130 | 702 | 408 | 2241 | 2458 | 1818 | 1016 | 721 | 595 | 587 | 1327 | 3179 | 3913 | 2557 | 1644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35AM1.28m | 11:13PM1.50m | 11:47AM1.29m | 00:15AM1.51m | 12:50PM1.33m | 1:08AM1.54m | 1:43PM1.40m | 1:53AM1.58m | 2:26PM1.47m | 2:33AM1.62m | 3:05PM1.54m | 3:09AM1.65m | 3:41PM1.60m | 3:43AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.73m | 5:55AM0.74m | 5:43PM0.74m | 6:55AM0.69m | 6:46PM0.72m | 7:41AM0.63m | 7:37PM0.68m | 8:19AM0.56m | 8:21PM0.63m | 8:53AM0.49m | 8:59PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:36PM0.55m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
654 | 565 | 626 | 943 | 812 | 1875 | 1130 | 702 | 117 | 2241 | 2458 | 1818 | 1016 | 721 | 595 | 587 | 1327 | 3179 | 14 | 2557 | 1644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | E 6 | SSW 13 | E 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | E 7 | — | E 9 | E 8 |
7 | 3 | 4 | 249 | 597 | — | — | 81 | 408 | 46 | 81 | 53 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 150 | 410 | 16 | — | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | 222 | 54 | 25 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | — | E 8 |
3 | 12 | — | — | — | 20 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 4 | 1141 | 3913 | — | 61 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 252 | 211 | 10 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 212 | 212 | 5 | 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.









