Punta Cabras Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.36° N 116.48° W

Punta Cabras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Cabras sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.7° 

Punta Cabras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Cabras surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, S swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Cabras this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Cabras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Cabras in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Cabras over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
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(10 max)
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0
0
3
0
0
1
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
S
15
1.3
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
277
327
404
346
386
386
486
456
330
289
154
116
353
770
701
511
401
201
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
ENE
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:26AM1.78m
8:07PM1.97m
8:45AM1.89m
8:44PM1.94m
9:06AM2.00m
9:22PM1.87m
9:31AM2.08m
10:03PM1.76m
9:59AM2.14m
10:48PM1.61m
10:30AM2.15m
11:41PM1.44m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.34m
2:08PM0.70m
2:31AM0.36m
2:42PM0.55m
2:54AM0.42m
3:18PM0.43m
3:18AM0.51m
3:57PM0.34m
3:43AM0.62m
4:41PM0.31m
4:09AM0.75m
5:30PM0.33m
4:35AM0.89m
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6:35
6:35
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6:37
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6:39
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6:32
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Temp °C
20
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23
22
25
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Feels °C
22
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22
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21
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26
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Information about the Punta Cabras Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Cabras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Cabras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Cabras 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 (Punta Cabras) 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 Punta Cabras 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.

Punta Cabras is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Maneadero. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maneadero. Maneadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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