
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Pakarang Reefs surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Pakarang Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Pakarang Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Pakarang Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Pakarang Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
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28 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 55 | 97 | 133 | 130 | 136 | 120 | 161 | 110 | 74 | 137 | 140 | 104 | 74 | 49 | 32 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34PM2.27m | 8:42AM2.27m | 9:06PM2.48m | 9:18AM2.39m | 9:39PM2.64m | 9:53AM2.45m | 10:13PM2.74m | 10:30AM2.45m | 10:48PM2.75m | 11:07AM2.38m | 11:25PM2.68m | 11:47AM2.25m | 00:05AM2.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.37m | 2:47AM0.41m | 2:57PM0.20m | 3:23AM0.21m | 3:30PM0.06m | 3:58AM0.07m | 4:04PM-0.01m | 4:35AM-0.02m | 4:39PM-0.02m | 5:13AM-0.02m | 5:16PM0.05m | 5:53AM0.05m | 5:54PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
28 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 97 | 133 | 29 | 136 | 120 | 161 | 110 | 74 | 137 | 140 | 104 | 74 | 49 | 32 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | W 12 | SW 12 |
17 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 55 | 40 | 40 | 11 | 34 | 56 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | W 12 | WSW 13 | WNW 10 | W 16 |
1 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 130 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 678 | 2 | 678 | 740 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 103 | 84 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Cape Pakarang Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Pakarang Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Pakarang Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Pakarang Reefs 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 (Cape Pakarang Reefs) 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 Cape Pakarang Reefs 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.
Cape Pakarang Reefs is 92 km (57 miles) from Kathu. If you plan a holiday in Andaman Sea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kathu. Kathu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










