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Lat Long: 45.76° N 123.97° W

Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Smugglers Cove sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.3° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WNW swell with 13,661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 24s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 1PM. 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+) 7AM (Sun 1st Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 24s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 6th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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4.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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354
1268
2792
2766
2608
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1294
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703
368
206
530
2576
2537
5304
7193
12957
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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E
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ESE
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NW
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SSE
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High Tide
7:33AM1.75m
6:14PM1.99m
8:35AM1.83m
7:39PM1.85m
9:27AM1.94m
9:03PM1.77m
10:11AM2.07m
10:18PM1.75m
10:49AM2.18m
11:23PM1.76m
11:23AM2.27m
00:20AM1.78m
Low Tide
1:05AM-0.11m
1:14PM0.81m
2:10AM-0.02m
2:44PM0.72m
3:13AM0.06m
4:03PM0.55m
4:09AM0.15m
5:07PM0.37m
4:59AM0.24m
5:59PM0.19m
5:44AM0.35m
6:44PM0.04m
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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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