
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Cabras surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Cabras over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 272 | 203 | 183 | 180 | 184 | 113 | 375 | 121 | 214 | 254 | 251 | 242 | 348 | 218 | 327 | 323 | 711 | 653 | 710 | 692 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:13AM1.43m | 6:49PM2.25m | 8:48AM1.54m | 7:42PM2.35m | 9:21AM1.64m | 8:31PM2.39m | 9:54AM1.73m | 9:16PM2.34m | 10:27AM1.80m | 9:59PM2.21m | 10:59AM1.85m | 10:42PM2.02m | 11:31AM1.88m | 11:24PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM1.08m | 2:14AM0.02m | 1:27PM0.97m | 2:54AM-0.05m | 2:18PM0.84m | 3:32AM-0.06m | 3:07PM0.74m | 4:07AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.68m | 4:40AM0.14m | 4:41PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.32m | 5:29PM0.67m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
220 | 272 | 203 | 183 | 180 | 151 | 85 | 375 | 72 | 151 | 254 | 251 | 242 | 348 | 218 | 206 | 297 | 711 | 653 | 710 | 692 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 |
64 | 31 | 48 | 137 | 134 | 184 | 103 | 82 | 47 | 214 | 70 | 30 | 61 | 48 | 26 | 327 | 323 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 20 | S 11 | SSW 9 | S 10 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 13 |
13 | 72 | 71 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 113 | 51 | 121 | 12 | 39 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 186 | 57 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 10 | NW 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 11 | — | 54 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 38 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 112 | 76 | 162 | 162 | 0 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 58 | 325 | 112 | 58 | 112 | 112 | 76 | 162 | 112 | 50 |
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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.











