Cape Pakarang Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.74° N 98.21° E

Cape Pakarang Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Pakarang Reefs sea temperature is
29.7° C
0.8° 

Cape Pakarang Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Pakarang Reefs surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 545 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Pakarang Reefs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Pakarang Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Pakarang Reefs over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
7
0.4
SW
21
1.2
W
6
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
1.7
W
7
2
W
7
2.1
W
8
1.8
W
8
2
W
7
2
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
7
1.8
W
8
2
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
162
112
246
455
286
447
518
391
447
438
327
367
522
386
378
368
320
409
421
435
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:19PM2.10m
1:45AM2.13m
1:50PM1.86m
2:21AM1.94m
2:26PM1.63m
3:11AM1.76m
3:26PM1.42m
4:44AM1.62m
5:51PM1.32m
6:48AM1.66m
7:48PM1.44m
8:02AM1.83m
8:40PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:29PM0.43m
7:55AM0.64m
7:55PM0.61m
8:32AM0.82m
8:24PM0.79m
9:26AM1.00m
9:08PM0.96m
12:19PM1.09m
11:35PM1.08m
2:15PM0.92m
1:52AM0.95m
2:55PM0.72m
2:41AM0.76m
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6:18
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Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
31
30
31
29
29
30
29
29
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30
29
30
30
29
30
31
31
29
30
30
30
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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.

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