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Ocean Cape surfForecast / Alaska – Mainland / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 01 May 2026 MSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ocean Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Cape sea temperature is
6.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Cape this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Cape in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Cape over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastA light covering of new snow mostly falling on Fri night. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 17mm) heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | |
2372 | 1969 | 1622 | 1208 | 980 | 892 | 739 | 807 | 807 | 505 | 1001 | 3436 | 1735 | 1027 | 569 | 230 | 156 | 120 | 43 | 53 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 2:39AM3.37m | 3:48PM2.73m | 3:08AM3.33m | 4:24PM2.64m | 3:38AM3.24m | 5:01PM2.50m | 4:10AM3.11m | 5:42PM2.34m | 4:45AM2.94m | 6:29PM2.18m | 5:26AM2.74m | 7:26PM2.07m | 6:15AM2.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.95m | 9:24AM-0.14m | 9:10PM1.06m | 9:57AM-0.12m | 9:41PM1.15m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:12PM1.22m | 11:10AM0.01m | 10:47PM1.28m | 11:52AM0.10m | 11:27PM1.34m | 12:40PM0.19m | 00:20AM1.38m | 1:34PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
 | 10:14 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:21 | — | — | 10:23 | — | — | 10:25 | — | — | 10:29 | — | 10:30 |
6 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
-2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 2372 | 1969 | 1622 | 1208 | 980 | 892 | 739 | 807 | 807 | 505 | 635 | 3436 | 1735 | 1027 | 569 | 230 | 156 | 120 | 43 | 33 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 20 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 111 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 51 | 1001 | — | 73 | 42 | 40 | 74 | 98 | 97 | 18 | 53 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 20 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 10 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1378 | 1582 | 1596 | 762 | 762 | 762 | 1378 | 1467 | 1467 | 762 | 1467 | 1586 | 1378 | 762 | 1586 | 1378 | 762 | 762 | 762 | 780 | 762 |
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Information about the Ocean Cape Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ocean Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Cape 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 (Ocean Cape) 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 Ocean Cape 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.
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