The Cape Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.44° N 124.34° W

The Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cape sea temperature is
12.4° C
2.5° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cape in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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1
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0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
9
0.7
SW
18
1.4
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
14
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.5
SW
26
0.4
SW
26
0.7
SW
24
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
316
204
257
298
291
217
149
203
203
239
132
149
239
234
251
251
329
168
563
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NNW
10
W
15
NW
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:33PM3.13m
4:24AM2.83m
5:12PM3.12m
5:22AM2.54m
5:52PM3.07m
6:28AM2.29m
6:34PM3.01m
7:48AM2.14m
7:21PM2.94m
9:19AM2.11m
8:13PM2.91m
10:39AM2.17m
9:09PM2.91m
Low Tide
10:36PM1.13m
10:39AM0.76m
11:34PM1.11m
11:17AM1.07m
00:35AM1.09m
11:56AM1.36m
1:41AM1.06m
12:41PM1.60m
2:47AM1.00m
1:38PM1.77m
3:49AM0.91m
2:48PM1.87m
4:43AM0.79m
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5:39
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Temp °C
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13
15
15
14
18
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Feels °C
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17
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17
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12
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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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