Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Cape surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 10,886 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SSE swell.
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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5PM. 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Cape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 205 | 1961 | 2336 | 1854 | 1825 | 1057 | 636 | 888 | 433 | 381 | 350 | 263 | 304 | 3732 | 5182 | 5352 | 1870 | 1500 | 989 | 2440 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM3.28m | 7:05AM2.34m | 6:13PM2.98m | 8:19AM2.29m | 7:28PM2.67m | 9:34AM2.37m | 8:58PM2.47m | 10:37AM2.57m | 10:27PM2.41m | 11:26AM2.80m | 11:41PM2.47m | 12:08PM3.04m | 00:41AM2.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM-0.32m | 12:11PM1.22m | 1:27AM-0.12m | 1:33PM1.28m | 2:38AM0.05m | 3:12PM1.18m | 3:48AM0.18m | 4:38PM0.91m | 4:50AM0.29m | 5:44PM0.57m | 5:43AM0.41m | 6:36PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:41 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:48 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | 27 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | -2 | -2 | -6 | -7 | -6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | WSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 13 | SSE 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | 205 | 1961 | 1487 | 68 | 1079 | 589 | 372 | 888 | 259 | 304 | 162 | 100 | 304 | 3732 | 5182 | 5352 | 1870 | 1500 | 989 | 2440 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 9 | WSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | WSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 176 | 176 | 103 | 214 | 469 | 863 | 636 | 194 | 433 | 169 | 350 | 263 | 304 | 390 | 1957 | 1192 | 684 | 544 | 864 | 803 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 8 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 17 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 30 | 41 | 18 | 176 | 103 | 132 | 172 | 167 | 174 | 381 | 108 | 53 | 17 | — | — | — | 973 | 300 | — | 196 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 913 | 2336 | 1854 | 1825 | 1057 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1286 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 780 | 727 | 1378 | 762 | 1378 | 1378 | 1465 | 762 | 1483 | 780 | 727 | 727 | 1378 | 1467 | 762 | 1467 | 1378 | 762 | 762 | 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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