The Cape Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.44° N 124.34° W

The Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cape sea temperature is
15.7°C
1.4° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with 1,278 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW 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 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 29th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:43PM2.97m
12:20PM3.03m
00:26AM3.03m
12:47PM3.19m
1:10AM3.04m
1:16PM3.33m
1:54AM3.00m
1:47PM3.41m
2:40AM2.91m
2:22PM3.45m
3:29AM2.77m
3:01PM3.41m
4:25AM2.60m
Low Tide
5:46PM1.20m
6:03AM0.73m
6:24PM0.93m
6:35AM0.77m
7:02PM0.68m
7:07AM0.85m
7:41PM0.48m
7:40AM0.98m
8:23PM0.35m
8:15AM1.13m
9:08PM0.31m
8:53AM1.31m
9:57PM0.36m
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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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