The Cape Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.44° N 124.34° W

The Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cape sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.6° 

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


The Cape surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with 1,480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cape this week:

The surf forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cape in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:34PM3.28m
4:24AM2.58m
4:13PM3.26m
5:27AM2.38m
5:01PM3.19m
6:49AM2.24m
6:01PM3.11m
8:27AM2.23m
7:17PM3.06m
9:52AM2.36m
8:40PM3.08m
10:50AM2.55m
9:54PM3.16m
Low Tide
9:17AM1.05m
10:15PM0.68m
9:53AM1.27m
11:10PM0.69m
10:35AM1.48m
00:17AM0.72m
11:30AM1.68m
1:36AM0.71m
12:51PM1.82m
2:55AM0.63m
2:31PM1.82m
4:03AM0.51m
3:55PM1.66m
4:58AM0.40m
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Information about the The Cape Surf forecast

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