Cape Pakarang Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.74° N 98.21° E

Cape Pakarang Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Pakarang Reefs sea temperature is
29.7° C
0.6° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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0.5
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8
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7
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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W
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High Tide
2:04PM2.10m
2:41AM2.02m
2:45PM1.87m
3:29AM1.90m
3:36PM1.66m
4:30AM1.80m
4:49PM1.50m
5:48AM1.75m
6:25PM1.44m
7:09AM1.79m
7:49PM1.51m
8:12AM1.91m
8:47PM1.63m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.47m
8:46AM0.75m
8:58PM0.64m
9:38AM0.89m
9:40PM0.80m
10:56AM1.00m
10:45PM0.92m
12:56PM0.98m
00:33AM0.95m
2:18PM0.85m
1:58AM0.86m
3:06PM0.70m
2:51AM0.73m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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