Smugglers Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.76° N 123.97° W

Smugglers Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Smugglers Cove sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.1° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for Smugglers Cove is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a whisper of decent surf for the next 16 days, starting from July 27th.

The core problem is that the swell that's showing up doesn't suit the break. Smugglers Cove needs a good W swell to fire, but we're getting a mostly SW groundswell with a very long period around 18 seconds. That's a lot of energy (moderate, around 475), but it's coming from the wrong angle. For a spot like this, that long-period groundswell is better suited for a point or reef, not the beach setup here. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57°, so you'll want a decent suit.

The first week is a total write-off. From Monday the 27th right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, it's a mess of cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell is small, between 1ft and 3ft, and the wind is never on your side. The energy is all weak to moderate. There's nothing to get excited about; it's all poor surf or marginal at best.

Then from the 3rd of August through to the 11th, things look cleaner on the surface but the swell is still small and weak. We get a bit more size, pushing up to 6ft on the 7th, but the wind is cross or cross-off, keeping it clean. But the problem remains – the swell direction is WNW or NW, not the W that Smugglers needs. The period is also short (6 to 10 seconds), so the waves will be weak and crumbly. The combined energy picks up a bit on the 7th (strong at 524), but it's not the right shape for the break. This whole stretch is just a frustrating tease; clean but no power.

The only small window where you might find a ripple is on the morning of the 3rd of August. The wind is a clean offshore from the N (15 km/h), the swell is a tiny 3ft from the WNW, and the period is only 8 seconds. It's rideable, but it's a beginner-level wave at best. It's not a standout, just the least-ugly option in a very ugly forecast.

After that, the 11th of August sees the swell drop right off again. The long wait for a proper W swell continues. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a real bummer of a window. If you're dead set on a paddle, you might get a few knee-highs on the 3rd morning, but honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler. The clean winds on the 3rd and 4th with a 3ft to 5ft wave would be a blast for them.

Keep your head up, though. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, and forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
00:07AM2.17m
2:08PM1.68m
00:47AM2.19m
2:36PM1.73m
1:24AM2.19m
3:04PM1.80m
2:02AM2.15m
3:31PM1.87m
2:41AM2.06m
3:58PM1.94m
3:24AM1.94m
4:27PM2.01m
4:12AM1.80m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.79m
8:01AM-0.12m
7:36PM0.73m
8:34AM-0.16m
8:15PM0.67m
9:04AM-0.16m
8:54PM0.62m
9:34AM-0.13m
9:35PM0.55m
10:03AM-0.06m
10:19PM0.49m
10:33AM0.04m
11:06PM0.42m
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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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