Smugglers Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.76° N 123.97° W

Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Smugglers Cove sea temperature is
12.4° C
3.0° 

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


Smugglers Cove surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smugglers Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smugglers Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 17th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, switching to feet and Fahrenheit for you. So, looking at our local setup, gotta be honest – this forecast is a test of patience. The first real chance of something to ride is Wednesday, August 19th. Before that, Monday and Tuesday are duds with poor conditions. You’re looking at about a two-day gap before anything is worth mentioning.

Smugglers Cove is our only spot in this outlook, and it’s a beginner-friendly break that works best with a west swell. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds can show up sometimes. The water is biting cold right now, coming in at 54°F, which is 5°F colder than normal. That’s a big anomaly, so make sure you’ve got a thick wetsuit.

Wednesday the 19th is where things start to look up. The morning is still poor, but by the afternoon the swell picks up to about 4ft from the WNW, with a moderate combined energy (528). The period is around 12 seconds, so there’s some decent groundswell in there, giving the waves a bit more shape. Wind is a light cross-shore from the NW, so it’ll be a touch lumpy but perfectly fine for the beginner crew. It’s only a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

Thursday the 20th is a similar story. Morning swell hits 5ft from the WNW (combined energy of 530) with light cross-onshore winds. The period drops a little to 11 seconds. Quality is still only marginal, likely down to tide. By the afternoon, it drops back to 4ft. Not a classic, but the best window of the first week.

Friday the 21st goes downhill. Wind swings to the SW at 12 mph, creating a moderate cross-onshore chop. The swell is 4ft but the period shortens to a weak 8 seconds, making for lumpy, weak surf. The afternoon goes offshore, but the energy is only moderate. Not a standout.

From Saturday the 22nd through the end of the month, it’s mostly small, weak, and choppy. Swell stays under 3ft for days, often with short periods and onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few clean moments with cross-offshore winds on the 23rd, 29th, and 30th of August, but wave heights are tiny – mostly 1ft to 3ft. The combined energy barely cracks 200s. The water stays cold, and the flatness persists.

Looking into the start of September, the story doesn’t change. Tiny swell, poor conditions.

Bottom line: if you’re keen for a paddle, Wednesday the 19th or Thursday the 20th of August is your best shot. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the only window with a bit of push and manageable wind. The rest is a waiting game.

Stay warm, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:53PM2.14m
5:38AM1.59m
5:30PM2.08m
6:50AM1.44m
6:12PM2.01m
8:22AM1.37m
7:04PM1.94m
10:02AM1.39m
8:08PM1.91m
11:13AM1.47m
9:16PM1.92m
11:57AM1.54m
10:16PM1.98m
Low Tide
00:11AM0.23m
11:45AM0.51m
1:10AM0.24m
12:25PM0.68m
2:16AM0.25m
1:16PM0.81m
3:28AM0.24m
2:31PM0.89m
4:36AM0.20m
3:56PM0.90m
5:32AM0.13m
5:05PM0.86m
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Information about the Smugglers Cove Surf forecast

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

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