Surf Forecasts:
Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
792 | 1483 | 2134 | 1415 | 1083 | 1156 | 1211 | 1004 | 299 | 187 | 108 | 112 | 400 | 585 | 453 | 474 | 357 | 292 | 226 | 211 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:31PM1.82m | 5:44AM1.76m | 6:19PM1.78m | 6:32AM1.65m | 7:09PM1.71m | 7:23AM1.53m | 8:03PM1.64m | 8:19AM1.42m | 9:02PM1.57m | 9:23AM1.33m | 10:06PM1.52m | 10:35AM1.28m | 11:13PM1.50m | 11:47AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.31m | 00:24AM0.48m | 12:38PM0.40m | 1:16AM0.57m | 1:25PM0.50m | 2:15AM0.66m | 2:17PM0.60m | 3:23AM0.73m | 3:18PM0.68m | 4:41AM0.75m | 4:30PM0.73m | 5:55AM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
792 | 1483 | 2134 | 1415 | 1083 | 1156 | 1211 | 1004 | 299 | 147 | 93 | 72 | 400 | 585 | 453 | 474 | 357 | 292 | 226 | 211 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 16 | E 9 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 |
19 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 85 | 2 | 192 | 187 | 108 | 61 | 80 | 58 | 63 | 50 | 30 | 17 | 86 | 112 | 289 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 10 | — | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 94 | 112 | 41 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | 40 | 52 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 125 | 10 | 209 | 10 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 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.











