
Surf Forecasts:
The Cape surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 3,512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
585 | 377 | 307 | 356 | 357 | 480 | 361 | 273 | 220 | 382 | 381 | 307 | 430 | 1325 | 884 | 1507 | 1225 | 1570 | 3139 | 2544 | 2346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:08PM3.26m | 3:27AM2.66m | 2:41PM3.15m | 4:12AM2.52m | 3:15PM3.02m | 5:04AM2.38m | 3:54PM2.87m | 6:08AM2.29m | 4:41PM2.71m | 7:26AM2.27m | 5:44PM2.58m | 8:37AM2.35m | 7:06PM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM1.37m | 8:59PM0.43m | 8:42AM1.51m | 9:39PM0.56m | 9:16AM1.65m | 10:23PM0.71m | 9:53AM1.78m | 11:14PM0.86m | 10:42AM1.89m | 00:14AM0.98m | 11:57AM1.97m | 1:20AM1.05m | 1:36PM1.94m | 2:22AM1.05m | |||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
585 | 377 | 290 | 356 | 327 | 480 | 339 | 198 | 220 | 382 | 381 | 307 | 344 | 1325 | 884 | 1507 | 1225 | 1570 | 3139 | 2544 | 2346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
201 | 229 | 307 | 222 | 357 | 361 | 361 | 273 | 209 | 209 | 272 | 285 | 97 | 141 | 171 | 199 | 197 | 216 | 254 | 208 | 203 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 13 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 | W 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 14 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | — | SSW 19 | — |
186 | 60 | 134 | 212 | 209 | 29 | 76 | 71 | 24 | 187 | 227 | 209 | 58 | 134 | 93 | 64 | 67 | 82 | — | 37 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 7 | S 4 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 37 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 430 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 631 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 55 |
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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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