The Cape surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 PDT
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The Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cape sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cape in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
16
1.1
W
15
1.6
WNW
14
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.2
W
15
1.7
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
334
522
939
582
483
468
483
780
472
541
297
338
338
648
1240
1197
1279
1019
843
745
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
5
W
15
NW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
NW
20
SE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:19PM3.13m
12:04PM2.72m
11:49PM3.20m
12:49PM2.75m
00:19AM3.24m
1:30PM2.76m
00:49AM3.26m
2:09PM2.74m
1:20AM3.24m
2:48PM2.68m
1:52AM3.19m
3:29PM2.61m
2:26AM3.11m
Low Tide
5:04PM1.11m
5:53AM0.73m
5:42PM1.21m
6:29AM0.55m
6:17PM1.31m
7:04AM0.42m
6:51PM1.41m
7:39AM0.36m
7:25PM1.49m
8:15AM0.36m
7:58PM1.58m
8:52AM0.42m
8:32PM1.66m
9:31AM0.52m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:03
6:01
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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8:23
8:24
8:27
8:28
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:34
Temp °C
10
10
11
12
11
13
12
10
11
11
10
14
15
16
20
21
17
13
14
12
12
6
7
8
9
8
10
8
5
7
7
6
13
12
15
19
19
15
10
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
W
15
1.6
WNW
14
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
11
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
139
60
522
939
582
483
468
483
780
472
541
297
83
338
234
1240
1197
1279
1019
843
745
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
16
1.1
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.5
NW
6
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
19
0.7
W
17
1.2
W
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
146
334
131
64
15
23
34
54
20
28
17
91
118
287
648
41
44
48
76
86
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
19
0.8
W
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
11
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
118
141
18
2
13
22
15
7
5
5
10
17
17
11
112
15
7
2
54
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NW
5
1.6
WNW
8
0.8
S
4
0.9
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
40
11
42
83
80
77
338
24
50
29
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
86
0
54
97
0
10
89
84
98
1182
10
58
93
0
10
10
55
86
98
61
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

The Cape is 65 km (40 miles) from Aberdeen. If you plan a vacation in Washington State, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aberdeen. Aberdeen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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